While there are many courses and tutorials online, learning from a book is still one of the best ways to greatly improve your skills. Below I have selected top Mental Math books.
- Mental Math: Tricks To Become A Human Calculator (For Speed Math, Math Tricks, Vedic Math Enthusiasts, GMAT, GRE, SAT Students & Case Interview Study) (2019)
- Secrets of Mental Math: The Mathemagician’s Guide to Lightning Calculation and Amazing Math Tricks (2006)
- Singapore Math – Mental Math Level 1 Workbook for 2nd Grade, Paperback, 64 Pages, Ages 7–8 with Answer Key ()
- Singapore Math – Mental Math Level 3 Workbook for 4th Grade, Paperback, 64 Pages, Ages 9–10 with Answer Key (2011)
- Singapore Math – Mental Math Level 2 Workbook for 3rd Grade, Paperback, 64 Pages, Ages 8–9 with Answer Key (2011)
- The Best Mental Math Tricks (2015)
- Mental Math for Pilots: A Study Guide (Professional Aviation series) (2004)
- Fast Math: Learn the Secrets of Mental Math: By Using Vedic Math and Other Math Tricks to Perform Mental Calculations from Multiplication to Percentages without Calculators (2017)
- Daily Mental Math (Grade 9) (2012)
- Daily Mental Math, 2nd Edition (Grade 3) (2008)
- Singapore Math – Mental Math Level 5 Workbook for 6th Grade, Paperback, 64 Pages, Ages 11–12 with Answer Key (2011)
Mental Math: Tricks To Become A Human Calculator (For Speed Math, Math Tricks, Vedic Math Enthusiasts, GMAT, GRE, SAT Students & Case Interview Study) (2019)
You don’t have to buy this book. Just read this till the end You don’t have to buy this book. Just read this till end & you will learn something that will change the way you do math forever.
Secrets of Mental Math: The Mathemagician’s Guide to Lightning Calculation and Amazing Math Tricks (2006)
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.
Singapore Math – Mental Math Level 1 Workbook for 2nd Grade, Paperback, 64 Pages, Ages 7–8 with Answer Key ()
GRADE 2/AGES 7–8: Master mental calculation strategies for addition, subtraction, and multiplication in second grade from the leading math program in the world, Singapore Math. INCLUDES: Learning objectives, unit assessments, computation quick tips, thinking shortcuts, 64 pages of reproducible pages, and an answer key with step-by-step solutions that help students see how to work the problems.
Singapore Math – Mental Math Level 3 Workbook for 4th Grade, Paperback, 64 Pages, Ages 9–10 with Answer Key (2011)
GRADE 4/AGES 9–10: Master mental calculation strategies for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in fourth grade from the leading math program in the world, Singapore Math. INCLUDES: Learning objectives, unit assessments, computation quick tips, thinking shortcuts, 64 pages of reproducible pages, and an answer key with step-by-step solutions that help students see how to work the problems.
Singapore Math – Mental Math Level 2 Workbook for 3rd Grade, Paperback, 64 Pages, Ages 8–9 with Answer Key (2011)
GRADE 3/AGES 8–9: Master mental calculation strategies for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in third grade from the leading math program in the world, Singapore Math. INCLUDES: Learning objectives, unit assessments, computation quick tips, thinking shortcuts, 64 pages of reproducible pages, and an answer key with step-by-step solutions that help students see how to work the problems.
The Best Mental Math Tricks (2015)
Can you multiply 35×35 in your head? That is, can you square the number 35? There’s a mental math trick so that you can easily square any number ending in 5. Here’s how the trick works.Look at the first digit of 35, which is the number 3. We add one to that number, 4, and then multiply those two numbers together. So we have 3×4 = 12, and these are the leading digits of the answer. Now we just write 25 as the last two digits, so we get 1225. And that’s it!
Mental Math for Pilots: A Study Guide (Professional Aviation series) (2004)
Being able to easily perform math calulations in your head is a skill that every pilot strives for. If (like many!) you struggle a bit with this process, or, if you are simply looking for a way to improve your math skills in the cockpit, then ‘Mental Math for Pilots’ is a must read!
Fast Math: Learn the Secrets of Mental Math: By Using Vedic Math and Other Math Tricks to Perform Mental Calculations from Multiplication to Percentages without Calculators (2017)
and so much more! These Vedic secrets mean you don’t have to memorize mathematical facts anymore. By grasping the inner workings of math structures, you can make sense of all kinds of numbers – without a calculator or a computer! The written addition most of us learn in school relies on simple and slow systems like “carry the 1” to get answers.
Daily Mental Math (Grade 9) (2012)
Students in grades 8 through 10 will get all the mental math practice they need with the fast-paced, engaging exercises in this series. Each workbook provides a structured daily program of practice and consolidation for an entire year. Students answer 20 questions per day, many within the context of real-world situations.
Daily Mental Math, 2nd Edition (Grade 3) (2008)
We are asked to apply math in many situations in our daily lives, and we need to do this quickly and accurately! This new edition of the popular DAILY MENTAL MATH workbook series is designed to help students practice their mental math skills throughout the school year.
Singapore Math – Mental Math Level 5 Workbook for 6th Grade, Paperback, 64 Pages, Ages 11–12 with Answer Key (2011)
GRADE 6/AGES 11–12: Master mental calculation strategies for multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages in sixth grade from the leading math program in the world, Singapore Math.
Best Mental Math Books You Must Read
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The Great Mental Models Volume 3: Systems and Mathematics
Author(s): Rhiannon Beaubien; Rosie Leizrowice
ID: 3077867, Publisher: Latticework Publishing Inc., Year: 2021, Size: 1 Mb, Format: epub
Mental Math Magic: 6212 practice problems, tips, and hacks to help you calculate faster
Author(s): Stein, Dorothy
ID: 2878225, Publisher: , Year: 2020, Size: 214 Kb, Format: epub
Mental math: tricks to become a human calculator
Author(s): Abhishek, V, R
ID: 2586123, Publisher: Ofpad--The School of Genius, Year: 2019;2017, Size: 2 Mb, Format: epub
Please note that this booklist is not definite. Some books are really chart-busters according to Washington Post, others are composed by unknown authors. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant resources you could recommend? Drop a comment if you have any feedback on the list.