Mental Math: Books to Help You Calculate Quicker

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The discussion revolves around finding resources, specifically books, that can aid in improving mental calculation skills. Participants express a desire to enhance their ability to perform calculations without relying on calculators, particularly for efficiency during tests.

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  • Participants share personal experiences with specific books that have helped them improve their mental math skills. There is an emphasis on the value of practice in recognizing patterns in calculations.

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Some participants have provided recommendations for books, noting their usefulness based on personal experience. The conversation appears to be productive, with participants engaging in sharing resources and insights without reaching a definitive consensus.

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There is a focus on the need for effective mental calculation strategies, and participants are exploring various resources to address this need. The discussion does not resolve the broader question of the best methods for mental math improvement.

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Homework Statement



I am really tired of useing a calculator for small calculations. Are there any books out there that teach you how to mentally calculate quicker?
This would save me time on tests and make things more efficient so if there are any books please let me know. thank you.

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Miike012 said:

Homework Statement



I am really tired of useing a calculator for small calculations. Are there any books out there that teach you how to mentally calculate quicker?
This would save me time on tests and make things more efficient so if there are any books please let me know. thank you.

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The Attempt at a Solution


I really enjoyed this book:

"Rapid Math Tricks and Tips", by Edward Julius https://www.amazon.com/dp/0471575631/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Years after reading it, I still use several of the tricks almost daily.
 
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berkeman said:
I really enjoyed this book:

"Rapid Math Tricks and Tips", by Edward Julius https://www.amazon.com/dp/0471575631/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Years after reading it, I still use several of the tricks almost daily.

I used that one as well, although I think that it was a later version because the book was yellow. I also found it useful, but a large proportion of my mental math skills came from practice calculating things. You start to recognize patterns after a while.
 
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Great!.. Thanks a lot I will check it out.
 

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