Solving addition problems using rounding and compensating as a Strategy! Jade and Krisana.

Problem:

Joe has $18.88 in his pocket when he goes to Botany. He gets another $8.25 from his dad. How much money does he have to spend at the mall?

Step 1: Read the problem

Step 2: Put it into a maths equation: $18.88 + $8.25 =

Step 2:choose strategy: (Rounding & compensating) 

Step 3:solve the equation:

$18.88 + $8.25 = 

(18.88 + 1.12) + (8.25 - 1.12) =

20 + 7.13 = 27.13