The Secrets of Mental Math
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"Course no. 1406".
Course guidebook includes professor biography, statement of course scope, lecture outlines and notes, glossary, and bibliography.
Disc 1: Lecture 1. Math in your head! -- Lecture 2. Mental addition and subtraction -- Disc 2: Lecture 3. Go forth and multiply -- Lecture 4. Divide and conquer -- Disc 3: Lecture 5. The art of guesstimation -- Lecture 6. Mental math and paper.
Disc 4: Lecture 7. Intermediate multiplication -- Lecture 8. The speed of Vedic division -- Disc 5: Lecture 9. Memorizing numbers -- Lecture 10. Calendar calculating -- Disc 6: Lecture 11. Advanced multiplication -- Lecture 12. Masters of mental math.
Twelve lectures of thirty minutes each by Arthur T. Benjamin, Professor of Mathematics, Harvey Mudd College.
"The Secrets of Mental Math, his exciting new 12-lecture course, guides you through all the essential skills, tips, and tricks for improving and enhancing your ability to solve a range of mathematical problems right in your head"--The Great Courses website.
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Great courses. Science & mathematics.
PUBLISHED
Chantilly, VA : Teaching Company, c2010..
Year Published: 2010
Description: 6 sound discs (6 hrs.) : sd. col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (iv, 161 p. ; 19 cm.)
Language: English
Format: Book on CD
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
1598037161
9781598037166
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Benjamin, Arthur.
Rhoades, Zachary H.
Tumulty, Maurine.
Bernett, Rich.
Teaching Company.
SUBJECTS
Mental arithmetic -- Study and teaching.
Magic tricks in mathematics education.
Mental calculators.
Educational videos.