Mental Math-Course Outline
Mental Math Course Outline
Age Group: 8–14 years
Mode: Online | 3 classes per week | 40 minutes per class
1. Number Sense & Estimation
Understanding number bonds
- Doubling and halving
- Rounding numbers for quick estimates
- Skip counting and pattern recognition
2. Fast Addition & Subtraction
Left-to-right calculation technique
- Breaking numbers for mental ease
- Compensation strategy
- Subtracting from multiples of 10 and 100
3. Multiplication Strategies
Shortcuts for multiplying by 5, 9, 11, and 25
- Using distributive property mentally
- Doubling and halving in multiplication
- Mental multiplication of 2-digit numbers
4. Quick Division Techniques
Dividing by 10, 5, 2, and 4
- Reverse multiplication method
- Estimating quotients
- Dividing with remainders mentally
5. Fractions & Decimals in the Mind
Converting simple fractions to decimals
- Adding and subtracting decimals mentally
- Visualizing part-whole relationships
- Real-life problems using fractions and decimals
6. Mental Word Problems & Logic
Solving multi-step problems
- Using mental math in real-life scenarios (shopping, time, travel)
- Math puzzles and riddles
- Strengthening logical reasoning
7. Speed & Accuracy Building
Timed mental math drills
- Flash card activities
- Peer challenges and math games
- Building confidence under pressure
8. Brain Training & Games
Number pattern puzzles
- Mental math bingo, tic-tac-toe, and match games
- Creating your own mental math trick
- Daily warm-ups to sharpen focus