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Number Sense and Percents


Mike McGarry
Lesson by Mike McGarry
Magoosh Expert

Summary
The essence of the content revolves around developing number sense to efficiently handle percentage problems without the need for a calculator, emphasizing pattern recognition and logical reasoning.
  • Number sense is an intuitive understanding of numbers and arithmetic patterns, crucial for solving math problems efficiently.
  • Developing number sense involves curiosity and engagement with math, noticing and applying patterns to solve problems.
  • A key strategy for handling percents is to start by finding 10% of a number, and sometimes 1%, to simplify calculations.
  • This approach is presented as both a logical and creative method, accessible to learners at different levels of math proficiency.
  • Practical examples illustrate how to apply this method to solve percentage problems quickly and without a calculator.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Number Sense
00:43
Applying Number Sense to Percents
01:34
Practical Examples
03:57
Practice and Application