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Mental Arithmetic Skills Training Kit

  • 1 day
  • 2 sessions
  • 120 min / session
  • 4 hours in total
  • Intermediate level
  • Arabic

Description

The kit provides integrated training content on developing mental arithmetic skills as one of the basic skills in learning mathematics, explaining the concept of mental arithmetic and its importance in developing the speed of thinking and mathematical reasoning among students.

It also covers methods for training in mental arithmetic and their role in strengthening mental abilities, alongside presenting mental arithmetic strategies that help teachers and trainers develop mathematical thinking skills, and design effective educational activities that contribute to improving computational performance and developing logical thinking among learners.

Objectives

  • Identify the concept of mental arithmetic and its importance in developing students' learning of mathematics.
  • Apply suitable mental arithmetic strategies to develop the speed of thinking and computational response.
  • Employ mathematical thinking skills in designing effective educational activities.
  • Strengthen students' ability to solve mathematical problems using organised thinking methods.
  • Prepare training practices that help develop mental skills and improve computational performance.

Who it's for

Mathematics teachers, educational supervisors, and anyone interested in developing mathematical thinking.

Training sessions

  • Introductions and programme opening
  • Training video
  • Training activity
  • Key concepts
  • Training activity
  • Why mathematics matters
  • Causes of difficulties in learning mathematics
  • Mathematical thinking skills
  • Teaching mathematical thinking skills
  • Training activity
  • Features and characteristics of mental arithmetic

Version 1 — updated 16 October 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Mathematics teachers, educational supervisors, and anyone interested in developing mathematical thinking.

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