| Description |
2 videodiscs (360 min.) : sound color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (iv, 161 pages ; 19 cm) |
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Great courses, Science & mathematics |
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Great courses (DVD). Science & mathematics.
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| System Details |
DVD. |
| Note |
"Course number 1406"--DVD surface. |
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Course guidebook includes professor biography, statement of course scope, lecture outlines and notes, glossary, and bibliography. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Performer |
Twelve lectures of thirty minutes each by Arthur T. Benjamin, Professor of Mathematics, Harvey Mudd College. |
| Credits |
Producer, Zachary H. Rhoades ; academic content supervisor, Jay Tate ; production assistant, Maurine Tumulty ; editor, Rich Bernett. |
| Summary |
"The Secrets of Mental Math, his exciting new 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"--The Great Courses website. |
| Contents |
Disc 1: Lecture 1. Math in your head! -- Lecture 2. Mental addition and subtraction -- Lecture 3. Go forth and multiply -- Lecture 4. Divide and conquer -- Lecture 5. The art of guesstimation -- Lecture 6. Mental math and paper. |
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Disc 2: Lecture 7. Intermediate multiplication -- Lecture 8. The speed of Vedic division -- Lecture 9. Memorizing numbers -- Lecture 10. Calendar calculating -- Lecture 11. Advanced multiplication -- Lecture 12. Masters of mental math. |
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Mental arithmetic -- Study and teaching -- Videodiscs.
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Magic tricks in mathematics education -- Videodiscs.
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Mental calculators -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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Educational films.
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| Genre |
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Rhoades, Zachary H.
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Tumulty, Maurine.
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Bernett, Rich.
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Teaching Company.
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| ISBN |
1598037161 |
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9781598037166 |
| Music No. |
1406 Teaching Company |
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PD1406A Teaching Company |
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