Secrets of Mental Math
The Mathemagician's Guide to Lightning Calculation and Amazing Math Tricks
Crown · Print & ebook · August 8, 2006
These simple math secrets and tricks will forever change how you look at the world of numbers.
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- Who it’s for
- Mental arithmetic turns playful through techniques for calculations that once seemed out of reach.
- Themes
- Mental arithmetic, Calculation tricks, Memory for numbers
- Genres
- Arithmetic, Mathematics, Teaching Mathematics
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These simple math secrets and tricks will forever change how you look at the world of numbers. Secrets of Mental Math will have you thinking like a math genius in no time. Get ready to amaze your friends—and yourself—with incredible calculations you never thought you could master, as renowned “mathemagician” Arthur Benjamin shares his techniques for lightning-quick calculations and amazing number tricks.
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This book will teach you to do math in your head faster than you ever thought possible, dramatically improve your memory for numbers, and—maybe for the first time—make mathematics fun. Yes, even you can learn to do seemingly complex equations in your head; all you need to learn are a few tricks. You’ll be able to quickly multiply and divide triple digits, compute with fractions, and determine squares, cubes, and roots without blinking an eye. No matter what your age or current math ability, Secrets of Mental Math will allow you to perform fantastic feats of the mind effortlessly. This is the math they never taught you in school.
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Mental arithmetic turns playful through techniques for calculations that once seemed out of reach.
Come here for
- Quick ways to multiply, divide, and calculate with fractions
- The pleasure of squares, cubes, roots, and number tricks
Expect
- Mental methods for triple-digit arithmetic
- A fresh take on the math they never taught you in school
Where it sits
| Arithmetic | 83% |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30% |
| Teaching Mathematics | 27% |
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Publisher categories
- Teaching Math
- Arithmetic
- Study Skills & Guides
- Authors
- Arthur Benjamin, Michael Shermer
- Publisher
- Crown
- Published
- August 8, 2006
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Mental arithmetic · Calculation tricks · Memory for numbers
- Reading lane
- Teaching Math