Mencal:Mental Arithmetic Training app review: expand your ability to mentally solve math problems

Introduction

All of us can do simple addition and subtraction of one or two digit numbers without a calculator; the Mencal:Mental Arithmetic Training app is here to kick that ability into overdrive.

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This app provides you with lessons and simple tricks to allow you to: work with three digit numbers; fractions of different styles regardless if you are adding them or subtracting them; and finding sums with multiplication and division. Mencal will train you to do all of it. Then the app will test you on your grasp and knowledge of the methods you've learned. 

A Great Way to Learn

The home screen of Mencal: Mental Arithmetic Training app gets you right to work by having you select the area which you want to start in: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, or Squares. If you're unsure where you'd like to start just tap the testing button to the right of the Square button and test your basic skills in each of the options. 

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The default testing level starts at basic, with a 15-second time limit to figure out each answer. By going into Settings you can adjust the difficulty or length of answer time whenever you like.

Once you've decided what area you would like to start in, you have the option under each category to work with two digit numbers, three digit numbers, standard fractions, and other options specific to each mathematical equation type.

You can start and stop any of these lessons at any time. You can also work on multiple areas at the same time; Mencal will keep track of all your lessons so they are there whenever you ready to learn.

 

You Will Appear to be a Math Wiz in No Time

Once you start using the Mencal: Mental Arithmetic Training app you will notice that the speed of your ability to calculate and solve math problems increase exponentially. Every lesson in each module is laid out exactly the same way. It will display a problem at the top of the screen with the answer given. Below that will be a two or three step list of how this answer was reached. After that you will be given a few questions on your own to try. By following the steps given you will reach the correct answer. 

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As an example, if you are dividing any number by 25, take the number you are dividing, multiply that number by four, then move the where the decimal place is in that answer two spaces to the left. That is you answer. Take a minute and try it: it works every time.

These are the little things that Mencal can teach you. 

The testing area has five levels from Basic to Master. The better your test scores are, the faster you go up to the next level. Mencal will keep track of the total right or wrong answers you've had from every category for you to review and concentrate on the areas you need improvement.

 

Pros and Cons

Pros

• A one-stop shop to improve all your math skills
• A great list of easy-to-remember tips and trick for all types of Math problems
• You can learn multiple modules on the same time
• Beneficial for both kids and adults
• Test yourself to see how you've excelled and where you need work
• You can adjust the difficulty and time limit to answer on the fly

 

Cons

• There is nothing negative to say about this app

 

Final Thoughts

Mencal: Mental Arithmetic Training is a must-have app for any student from elementary school to post-secondary. Even if you are an adult you should seriously consider downloading Mencal because not only is it a good way to exercise your brain, but everything it has to teach you is extremely practical.

Mencal is a stellar app, it's fun to use, and delivers on every promise it makes in its iTunes bio.