Guesstimating Can Speed Up Math Ability

Mathematics is a skill. Some people are better at it than others, so an individual person's math ability can range anywhere from being able to do simple arithmetic to calculus and abstract set theory.  But there is some math ability we all share, according to psychologists: a simple ability to estimate and compare quantities without overtly counting, like when choosing a checkout line at the grocery store - guesstimating, though not quite as lazy as it sounds. read more

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