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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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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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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you can count, you can learn how to square 153,467...(23,552,120,089).
It is clear, logical and the rest is up to you. Any possible sum you can imagine can be learnt if you are willing to practice.
My advice: How quick you Learn each chapter depends on how thoroughly you learnt the previous chapter. It starts with 24+35 and progresses. Rip the answer booklet out of the back and take it to work or school. If you can only do 10 minutes, that's ok. Don't slack, take your time and be amazed.
It is clear, logical and the rest is up to you. Any possible sum you can imagine can be learnt if you are willing to practice.
My advice: How quick you Learn each chapter depends on how thoroughly you learnt the previous chapter. It starts with 24+35 and progresses. Rip the answer booklet out of the back and take it to work or school. If you can only do 10 minutes, that's ok. Don't slack, take your time and be amazed.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I hate maths, but I love this book. It's simple and easy to read through. The steps inside build confidence, and the writing doesn't make you feel stupid about dealing with complicated numbers.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I was never taught how to do maths like this at school. This book has given me some confidence in tackling mental maths.
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Maths GCSE? buy this it makes Maths cool!
This is a really good book with superb logic and gives you an epiphany when you read it and see the logic in the formulas. Read more
Published 5 months ago by nwpathfinder
Secrets Worth Sharing
Arthur Benjamin, likely the greatest mental math number cruncher who is not a savant, shares his techniques in this book, a priceless resource to the upper elementary or higher... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Kevin Johnson
Don't buy this with Think Like A Maths Genius-SAME BOOK!
I followed the on screen recommendation to buy this together with Think Like A Maths Genius by the same authors. DON'T they are word for word the same book!
Published 7 months ago by ZBoj
Most useful book I've bought in years
I didn't do well at maths in school, and this fact has haunted me throughout my adult life. However, the crunch came when I started a new job in a finance role, and I decided I had... Read more
Published 9 months ago by R
Magicians Guide to Mental Math
Already had a copy for myself and have just bought 6 more copies to give to some kids I have been tutoring, in the hope it will actually, through amusement value, inspire them to... Read more
Published 14 months ago by lizmel
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Wonderful, if only I could remember all of the 'secrets' mentioned in this book. Should interest most anyone with a basic understanding of numbers.
Published 16 months ago by Robert Beaver
Interesting
I bought this book as a maths teacher. I find it full of really interesting facts and has some tricks and ideas that I can share with the kids. Read more
Published 21 months ago by redshopper
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This is an excellent book full of the "Magic Tricks" which help solve some seriously scary mathematics. Read more
Published on 4 May 2010 by Mr. B. PATEL
Good Tips but very short :(
I bought this product to help me with metal arithmetic secrets. i saw other books about vedic math which i wish i had bought. Read more
Published on 4 April 2010 by L. Dyde
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