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Number to the Pain of Mathematical Operations

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'Number to the Pain of Mathematical Operations' introduces the Trachtenberg System of Speed Mathematics, which I believe is useful everywhere from primary school classrooms to pure mathematics university lectures via the meal deal checkout in Tesco and the medication dispenser at the pharmacy. Writing this article was extremely difficult and immensely rewarding. I challenged myself to paraphrase formidable mathematical expressions using comprehensive English complemented by humorous cartoons, which I hand-draw using GoodNotes on my iPad. I hope this article facilitates engaging maths lessons in schools, philosophical reflections about number theory, and easier day-to-day life

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5.1 Overall score*

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5.6

Nice method. I liked the design! Ratio between size of the comics/figures and size of the text could be a little adjusted.

It was complex but I could follow mostly.

5.5

I mean…it’s really informative. The main drawback is that it was a bit too text-heavy and hence a little tedious to read, and while I did develop some interest in the topic in general, it’s unlikely that I’ll be very motivated to remember it, use it, or go back to it again.

6.5

The drawings were great, and very helpful in conveying the ideas. I found the text of the rules a little dense, especially when it came before the drawings. I wonder if this is a case where leading with the examples/drawings would help. Anyway, nice job!

5.1

Cool diagrams - a speed comparison against usual methods would be nice.