What are the benefits of learning the addition and subtraction facts from Ways That Work?

Children learn the adding and subtracting facts through the sums to 18 and the related subtracting facts by using their brain rather than simply relying on counting methods. Children are given explicit strategies to learn and retain the adding and subtracting facts. The methodology incorporates a conceptual approach to learning the math facts to give students an understanding of putting parts together and taking them apart. Children become empowered when they realize that they can memorize the math facts and no longer need to count to get the answers.