Calculation snakes (mixed)
Calculation snakes (mixed) helps children practise practising calculation snakes (mixed) with grade-2 arithmetic tasks. Read the short guide, solve one browser task, and print a fresh worksheet when more repetition is useful.
How to solve this
- Read the calculation snakes (mixed) task carefully and underline the numbers you already know.
- Split the numbers into tens and ones. Recombine carefully, and when needed make or break a ten.
- After solving, check whether the answer fits the number range and the question.
Examples
40 + 20 - 10 = ?
50
36 + 8 - 4 = ?
40
What children practice
- Calculation snakes (mixed)
- mental addition and subtraction to 100
- regrouping across a ten
- checking with estimates or inverse tasks
Practice online
Try one short exercise in the browser.
Printable worksheet
Create a fresh printable worksheet with an answer key for extra practice on paper.
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FAQ
What should children know before calculation snakes (mixed)?
It helps if children are comfortable with place value with tens and ones.
What can we do if calculation snakes (mixed) feels hard?
Split the numbers into tens and ones. Recombine carefully, and when needed make or break a ten.
How much practice is enough?
A focused round of 5 to 10 minutes is usually enough for second graders. Stop while the child can still explain one step clearly.