The hidden logic of shortcuts-unlocking mathematical patterns

MZ, Nikhil and Subramanian, Jayasree (2025) The hidden logic of shortcuts-unlocking mathematical patterns. At Right Angles (22). pp. 33-36. ISSN 2582-1873

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Abstract

Nikhil, a part-time teacher at a Primary School in rural Palakkad has a fascination for numbers, and patterns among them. Motivated by his desire to make things easier for his students who struggle with basic operations, he figures out “tricks” and “shortcuts” that could potentially help students. Jayasree, an educator who met Nikhil at a teachers' workshop, probes into the logic behind Nikhil’s shortcuts and how and when they can be extended. In this article, we share some of Nikhil’s shortcuts and explain the logic behind them. We also discuss some possibilities for using such shortcuts in the classroom.

Item Type:	Articles in APF Magazines
Authors:	MZ, Nikhil and Subramanian, Jayasree
Document Language:	Language English
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Shortcuts, Addition, Subtraction, Arithmetic Tricks, Basic Operations
Subjects:	Natural Sciences > Mathematics
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bengaluru > University Publications > At Right Angles
Full Text Status:	Public
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/6249
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