For most people, mental maths seems a difficult and hard thing to do; often it is just easier to fall back on the calculator or computer and let that do the work. The trouble is this is reducing the amount of mental exercise we undertake and can result in you being slower to the final answer than someone who has basic mental mathematics ability.

Note: we are not talking about the ability to multiply 4 digit numbers in your head; rather we are focusing on practical uses of mental maths in your day to day life.

First off, one interesting fact – did you know that being good in mental mathematics has been linked back to reducing your likelihood experiencing loss of brain function as you age? Yes, that little bit of mental maths exercise on a regular basis can result in a sustained mental ability all the way into old age!
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