The secrets of mental math [kit] / The Teaching Company. Producer, Zachary H. Rhoades ; academic content supervisor, Jay Tate ; production assistant, Maurine Tumulty ; editor, Rich Bernett.
Format:
[kit] /
Publisher:
Teaching Company
Copyright Date:
2010
Description:
2 videodiscs (360 min.) : sd. col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (iv, 161 p. ; 19 cm.) 1 transcript book (276 p.)
"Course no. 1406"--DVD surface. Course guidebook includes professor biography, statement of course scope, lecture outlines and notes, glossary, and bibliography. Twelve lectures of thirty minutes each by Arthur T. Benjamin, Professor of Mathematics, Harvey Mudd College.
Contents:
Disc 1: Lecture 1. Math in your head! -- Lecture 2. Mental addition and subtraction -- Lecture 3. Go forth and multiply -- Lecture 4. Divide and conquer -- Lecture 5. The art of guesstimation -- Lecture 6. Mental math and paper.; Disc 2: Lecture 7. Intermediate multiplication -- Lecture 8. The speed of Vedic division -- Lecture 9. Memorizing numbers -- Lecture 10. Calendar calculating -- Lecture 11. Advanced multiplication -- Lecture 12. Masters of mental math.
Summary:
"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.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.