Wentworth
Institute of Technology
The secrets of mental math
One key to improving and expanding your math potential--whether you're a corporate executive or a high-school student--lies in the powerful ability to perform mental math calculations. Solving basic math problems in your head is a gateway to success in understanding and mastering higher mathema...
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| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | English |
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Chantilly, VA :
The Teaching Company,
©2011.
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| Series: | Great courses (DVD). Science & mathematics.
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| Summary: | One key to improving and expanding your math potential--whether you're a corporate executive or a high-school student--lies in the powerful ability to perform mental math calculations. Solving basic math problems in your head is a gateway to success in understanding and mastering higher mathematical fields such as algebra, statistics, and calculus. Mental mathematics also is valuable when you're shopping for groceries or figuring out how much to tip at a restaurant. This 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. |
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| Item Description: | Course guidebook includes professor biography, statement of course scope, lecture outlines and notes, solutions, timeline, glossary, and bibliography. Originally produced in 2010. |
| Physical Description: | 2 videodiscs (360 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (iv, 161 pages ; 19 cm). |
| Format: | DVD. |
| Production Credits: | Producer, Zachary H. Rhoades ; academic content supervisor, Jay Tate ; editor, Rich Bernett. |
| ISBN: | 1598037161 9781598037166 |
| Participant or Performer: | Twelve lectures of thirty minutes each by Arthur T. Benjamin, Professor of Mathematics, Harvey Mudd College. |