What is SKILL MATH?
Skill Math typically refers to the mental math techniques and computational shortcuts, which significantly enhance mathematical speed and accuracy.
- Rapid Mental Calculation Skills: Techniques for quick multiplication, division, squaring, and square roots.
- Pattern Recognition: Encourages identifying number patterns and using them to simplify calculations.
- Enhanced Problem-Solving: Promotes lateral thinking and multiple ways to solve a problem.
- Confidence and Enjoyment in Math: As calculations become easier and more intuitive, students develop greater confidence and interest in math.
- Applications in Competitive Exams: Useful for speed and efficiency in exams like SAT, GRE, GMAT, or other aptitude tests.
Skill Math refers to the practical arithmetic skills and mental agility that the techniques develop. Its methods are not only elegant but also profoundly efficient—promoting speed, mental clarity, and confidence. Skill Math showcases the unified and harmonious nature of arithmetic, offering learners tools that are direct, complementary, and easy to apply across all levels of mathematics.
Concept
Skill Math concepts have been developed on the basis of developing basic arithmetic speed tricks, smart strategies for multiplication, division, and simple equations, algebraic applications and polynomial simplification, and advanced reasoning, calculus foundations, and rapid verification.
Skill Category | Focus | Application |
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Foundational Arithmetic | Mental agility, number sense, basic operations | Fast subtraction and base-10 multiplication (e.g., 98 × 97), squaring numbers ending in 5 (e.g., 25² = 625), quick multiplication near base numbers, introduction to 2-digit multiplication |
Intermediate Arithmetic & Intro to Algebra | Speed, patterns, problem-solving | Simple divisions and simplification of fractions, solving linear equations, simultaneous equations, multiplication with 9s and 99s (e.g., 999 × 998) |
Advanced Arithmetic & Algebra | Algebraic identities, polynomial operations, equations | Polynomial multiplication, algebraic factorization, verifying identities, solving complex expressions sequentially |
Algebra, Geometry & Calculus Prep | Abstract reasoning, proofs, speed in problem-solving | Ratio, proportion, and advanced equations, algebraic expansion and simplification, divisibility rules, checking calculations |
Execution Process & Monitoring
Viswam Edutech provides an annual 2-day training workshop (by cluster). The workshop includes:
Day One: Theory & Practice
Training on learning the topic and practicing it using training manuals.
Explain to Students
Training on how to explain the topic to students.
Mock Tests
Instructions on conducting mock tests for students.
Conduct Exams
Instructions on conducting examinations.
Day Two: Demos & Exams
Day two: conducting examinations and teacher demos.
Summary: Accomplishments of Skill Math
- Achievement of the students taught through Skill Math was found to be higher than those taught through conventional mathematics.
- Achievement of the students taught through Skill Math with high intelligence is higher than those with average and low intelligence.
- Achievement of the students taught through Skill Math with average intelligence is higher than those with low intelligence.