CalcSprint Blog

Short notes on mental math and practice

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Mental Math Basics: The 3 Habits That Matter

Small techniques that make you noticeably faster within a week of practice.

3 min

A Simple 4-Level Training Plan

How to move through levels without burning out (and what to do when you plateau).

4 min

How to Get Faster Without Making More Mistakes

Speed comes from patterns, not rushing. Here’s a clean way to build accuracy first.

4 min

Addition Shortcuts: Make 9s and 19s Easy

The fastest mental math comes from turning awkward numbers into friendly ones.

3 min

Subtraction Tricks: Borrow Less, Think More

Subtraction feels slow when you try to do it like on paper.

3 min

Multiplication Patterns You Can Memorize in 10 Minutes

You don’t need to memorize everything—just a few patterns.

4 min

Division as Reverse Multiplication

Division becomes easy when it’s just the inverse of multiplication.

3 min

Two-Step Problems: How to Keep the First Result in Your Head

Two-step arithmetic is mostly attention control.

4 min

Micro-Sessions: The Fastest Way to Improve (Without Burnout)

Long practice sessions often reduce quality. Short sessions keep attention sharp.

3 min

Accuracy First: Why Speed Comes After

If you chase speed too early, you train mistakes.

4 min

A 5-Minute Warm-Up Routine for Better Mental Math

A warm-up primes your brain for faster recall.

4 min

What to Do When You Plateau

Plateaus usually mean you’re practicing the same way every time.

4 min

Is CalcSprint for Kids or Adults? Both—With One Rule

CalcSprint is simple enough for kids and clean enough for adults.

3 min

Keyboard Tips: Faster Input, Less Friction

Speed isn’t only thinking—input matters too.

3 min

Night Mode: Train Without Burning Your Eyes

Night mode reduces glare and makes evening practice more comfortable.

3 min