Engaging students in simple maths games can improve their fluency and prepare them for more advanced concepts. Try the following activities to sharpen your students’ skills and help them enjoy mental maths!

Why do we need mental maths? Is there still a need for it now that we carry a smartphone with a calculator on it everywhere we go? The short answer is yes! How can we encourage our students to become successful problem-solvers and undertake simple tasks involving maths if we don't develop their mental maths skills or provide them with opportunities to practise everyday?