# does anyone else do this ???

- URL: https://numo.ai/community/y3wIbtJtg638kmNsFnwR/does-anyone-else-do-this
- Language: en
- Author: @unserioususer
- Posted: 2023-07-18T01:19:18.672Z
- Updated: 2023-11-27T21:28:50.018Z
- Tag: meme
- Comments: 62
- Likes: 91

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## Comments (59)

### @DistractedMama — 2025-10-15T13:28:19.243Z

Most definitely 👍

### @iforgotmyname — 2025-03-07T14:19:43.154Z

It's number fluency. We teach these skills to young kids to help with basic fact fluency. Indicates a deeper understanding of math operations as opposed to simply memorizing basic facts. I've heard some people who were raised in the era of memorizing facts refer to it  as 'new math' and a waste of time but it's not. It significantly impacts success with math in older grades.

#### @iforgotmyname — 2025-03-07T14:25:00.053Z

It's an effective method. With young kids we teach doubles first. 4+4, 8+8 then go through doubles + or - 1 then doubles + or - 2. When you can see patterns in math it makes more sense also being taught to see numbers visually in different ways with objects such as base 10 blocks, number line, counters organized in different ways. All helps to build neural pathways in the brain that reinforce concepts so they stick.

### @ktutkrah — 2023-12-09T14:59:47.722Z

100% Or 7+3=10 and 6-3=3 so 7+6=10+3=13

### @fiesty_halfpint — 2023-12-02T01:23:51.564Z

Oh shit didn’t know that was my adhd. I always knew I was a low functioning ADHDer not medicated but I never really knew that I was a low functioning ADHDer until I was out in the world all alone as an adult and holy hell, everything I am, do, love, hate, everything can be traced back to my adhd. It’s fricking nuts 

### @bubblesbling — 2023-11-17T03:24:02.881Z

I thought it was only me! :O

### @Aquaholic21 — 2023-11-13T00:58:53.965Z

Definitely. It’s how I got through math in K-12. And why my math homework took 2 hours a day to finish. 

### @blukat1219 — 2023-08-10T15:36:37.218Z

Exactly. That is the only way that makes sense!!

### @adhdmom3 — 2023-08-09T20:51:15.207Z

Yup!

### @AnnHelen — 2023-08-07T18:24:04.451Z

Is there any other way?

### @nightengale27 — 2023-07-31T23:07:18.650Z

Yes omg

### @sarahh89 — 2023-07-31T21:21:30.583Z

Clearly 🤭

### @josi77 — 2023-07-31T19:06:56.251Z

Yes

### @bigun — 2023-07-31T17:49:58.358Z

Yup

### @pie85 — 2023-07-31T17:32:26.173Z

Yes

### @adeede — 2023-07-31T17:27:41.418Z

Yep

### @cjzoinks — 2023-07-31T16:54:21.715Z

Yes! It’s like I have certain reference points in my brain and that’s the only way I can do maths things mentally

### @Rclayton05 — 2023-07-31T15:52:07.427Z

Every. Single. Time. Lol

### @ariesors — 2023-07-31T14:28:40.057Z

Always 😂

### @lilmushroomgal — 2023-07-31T06:53:25.664Z

I mean, I have dyscalculia so I couldn’t even tell you if that’s correct or not 😂😭

### @Sammy13 — 2023-07-31T05:23:11.234Z

Always 🤣

### @t3chnopol1c3 — 2023-07-30T23:53:11.836Z

Definitely me. Somewhat confused but it goes easier this way:)

### @Jbird — 2023-07-30T21:59:59.620Z

Yes. This method works great with bigger calculations too

### @glitterbomb — 2023-07-30T21:09:08.003Z

Yes!! 100%

### @nonzombie — 2023-07-30T20:47:44.212Z

That’s me. Absolutely

### @stefka13x — 2023-07-30T17:28:11.961Z

Yes and I can do it quicker than people can do 7+7. It's our superpower. Haha

### @lostinACDC — 2023-07-30T17:18:11.226Z

OMG... YES!!! But, when I try to explain to folks they think I'm crazy. 😂 It's how I know how old I am.

### @GroggyFroggy — 2023-07-30T09:43:26.026Z

YES

### @stargaze23 — 2023-07-30T04:41:34.801Z

Omg me

### @huts20 — 2023-07-30T02:25:58.970Z

The only way I can do math

### @jessicAAA — 2023-07-29T17:29:07.409Z

Me!!

### @Unknown — 2023-07-29T15:04:00.118Z

Yes!

### @rayneyboo — 2023-07-29T10:09:29.104Z

yes

### @Princesslay — 2023-07-29T02:05:24.718Z

Most times I’ll need a piece of paper to work it out

### @PuzzleMe — 2023-07-28T09:42:14.021Z

I love the name... I thought about making my name NotSerious ha. I love the similar humour/thought process!

### @ukraïnka — 2023-07-28T07:54:22.969Z

Wooow, I thought everyone do that!

### @miimixo — 2023-07-28T03:17:49.317Z

Here guilty!

### @turnerandpooch — 2023-07-28T03:07:04.132Z

Yes! I thought I was the only one lol (I was embarrassed)

### @happydani — 2023-07-27T22:32:52.917Z

Yeah, I break down math problems into smaller chunks

### @Joelay — 2023-07-27T21:04:36.838Z

Yep, I do this a lot😅

### @distractedqueen — 2023-07-27T15:19:19.231Z

I DO THIS ALL THE TIME. i hate math but this is my logic always

### @ohmu. — 2023-07-27T10:48:27.896Z

Isn't this a pretty universal strategy, regardless of being neurodivergent or not?

### @Unknown — 2023-07-27T10:32:36.588Z

Yes and I’m a biomedical scientist 😂

### @kixMummy87 — 2023-07-26T20:45:52.192Z

Always

### @rezakio — 2023-07-24T08:23:09.982Z

I thought everyone do that.

### @carrotlime — 2023-07-23T17:44:25.689Z

100%

### @leeknow — 2023-07-22T14:10:13.701Z

ALL THE TIME .

### @hippiecowgirl23 — 2023-07-19T05:13:58.828Z

Holy shit, I thought everyone did that?!?

### @themerciful — 2023-07-19T04:59:36.255Z

Until right now I thought it was the only way...

### @dylyd — 2023-07-19T02:55:41.765Z

Yesss we need a math masterclass for people with adhd my mind doesn’t understand it the way it’s taught!

### @pinkmess — 2023-07-18T22:34:48.389Z

Oh, wow! Never thought about it being related to ADHD. I thought most people did that 🧐

### @TishClark24 — 2023-07-18T18:30:59.037Z

What, is that really an adhd thing? I’ve always done it that way but I didn’t realize it was an adhd thing.

### @Unknown — 2023-07-18T16:02:54.139Z

That’s my go-to math solution for sure! When tipping. “If 10% of $70 is $7, half of that is $3.50, 7.00 + $3.50 … 15% tip is $10.50 🤪

### @kingOsandcastle — 2023-07-18T11:39:32.131Z

Exactly what I do

### @abby.jo — 2023-07-18T05:56:00.064Z

Yessss exactly

### @dropahairdryer — 2023-07-18T02:51:21.446Z

Omg this was an adhd thing too?? Everything starts to make sense now...🫨

### @GiggleGuru88 — 2023-07-18T01:43:20.987Z

Yup! That’s how I math!

### @librarylandlisa — 2023-07-18T01:42:35.719Z

I could NEVER memorize times tables and still have to do mental math similar to this. I’m 60% done with my PhD but cannot do complicated maths.

### @librarylandlisa — 2023-07-18T01:41:37.433Z

Yes!

### @unserioususer — 2023-07-18T01:20:10.727Z

cause this is literally how i math!