How to Improve Calculation Speed Without Pressure

Mathematics is a basic subject which helps us in overall development in our career building.

However, solving the math problem accurately with high speed is something which requires a lot of practice and usage of techniques. High speed calculations help the students crack the complex equations, clear the exams by saving time and enhancing their skills.

Tricks to Improve Calculation Speed 

Here are 13 easy math tips to enhance your speed accuracy

1. Multiplication Tables - the basic of quick math calculation is to learn the tables up to at least 20.

2. Trick of Double and Halve - Use the trick of halve one number and double the other one for quick result, when multiplying the digits.

3. Break and Conquer - always try to split large numbers in smaller groups for quick calculations. It is easier to calculate and can be done mentally.

4. Quick Square of Numbers Ending in 5 - To square a number ending in 5, multiply the first digit by its next number and append 25, this will give a quick result.

5. Use Approximation for Estimation - rounding off the numbers to nearest 10,100,1000 gives you a quick estimation and solution.

6. Mental Addition Using Tens and Units - adding numbers separately according to ones and tens column helps in easy and quick solutions.

7.  Multiplying Numbers Near 100 - this is the easiest step to be followed for a fast solution.

8.Divisibility Rules - these rules help to give quick answers.

A number is divisible by:

a) 2 if the last digit is even.

b) 3 if the sum of its digits is divisible by 3.

c) 5 if the last digit is 0 or 5.

9.  Multiply by 11 Trick - when multiplying two digits by 11, add the two digits and place the sum between the digits.

10. Subtracting from 1000 - Subtract numbers digit-by-digit from 9, except the last, which is subtracted from 10 and here comes the quick solution.

11. Quick Multiplication by 5 - Multiply by 10 and halve the result to get the answer . 

12. Practice Fraction-to-Decimal Conversions - regular practice of converting fraction to decimals makes the problems easy to solve.

13. Fast Multiplication of Large Numbers - It's easy to solve the large numbers when broken into small numbers. In case of two-digit numbers first multiply the tens place, then cross multiply them and add them. Next multiply the units.

Conclusion

Regular practice sessions are the best tool to enhance your speed. Take a timer and set time and try to complete as many sums as possible in a stipulated time. Gradually increase the number of sums at the same time. With the easy tips and tricks, one can improve the accuracy and speed significantly.

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