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Secrets of Mental Math by Arthur Benjamin

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Secrets of Mental Math

The Mathemagician's Guide to Lightning Calculation and Amazing Math Tricks

Arthur Benjamin, Michael Shermer

Crown · Print & ebook · August 8, 2006

Reading lane: Teaching Math

These simple math secrets and tricks will forever change how you look at the world of numbers.

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Why This Clicks

Numbers, Unlocked

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

Book Details

Authors
Arthur Benjamin, Michael Shermer
Publisher
Crown
Published
August 8, 2006
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Teaching Math · Algebra for Kids
Reading lane
Teaching Math

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Publisher Categories

  • Teaching Math

  • MATHEMATICS / Arithmetic

  • Study Skills & Guides

About This Book

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. This book will teach you to do math in your head faster than you ever t...

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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. 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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