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Why Mental Math
Summary
The essence of incorporating mental math into GRE prep is highlighted, emphasizing its efficiency over calculators despite initial challenges.
- Mental math is recommended for the GRE Math Test for its speed advantage over calculators.
- Initially, mental math techniques may seem overwhelming and complex, but with practice, they become faster than using a calculator.
- An analogy of learning to ride a bicycle is used to illustrate the learning curve associated with mental math.
- Persistence and practice in mental math techniques are crucial for developing a faster method than calculator usage.
- The importance of a long-term view and patience in mastering mental math for the GRE is underscored.
Chapters
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The Paradox of Mental Math
00:55
The Bicycle Analogy
02:22
Practice and Mastery
