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Avoid Silly Mistakes in Mathematics
AVOID SILLY MISTAKES IN MATHEMATICS Learning math not only requires strong fundamentals but also a lot of practice, and making mistakes is part of that process. Making errors in math is a good thing, and can help the students to learn and explore math in a better way. However, repeating same mistakes again and again over an extended period will not benefit the students and will be harmful to their confidence. There are different types of silly errors that students make. Students should try to identify these mistakes with the help of techniques explained in this book and after that should make efforts to cut down and rectify these mistakes for getting good grades in schools. The Categories of silly mistakes 1. Careless or Casual Silly Mistakes2. Calculation Errors3. Conceptual ErrorsThis book is an effort to guide students, teachers, and parents to take necessary measures to improve upon the habit of committing silly mistakes by students. The various techniques mentioned in this book if practiced or taught to students in the correct manner will help them reducing the quantum of stupid mistakes to a minimal and will further improve their confidence. The book also includes a collection of 100 most common silly mistakes committed by students in Arithmetic, Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus and other branches of Mathematics across the globe in the age group of 10 to 18 years. After going through the book, students will also be able to learn about some of their misconceptions in Mathematics 0 is even or odd? 2. Why 0/0 is not 1?3. 0 is prime or composite? 4. Volume and Capacity of a container are not same, 5. Perimeter and Circumference of a 2-D figure are not same, 6. Pi is 22/7; still, it is irrational, 7. Why x to the power 0 is 1? 8. Why factorial 0 is 1? 9. What are the factors and multiples of 0? 10. All real numbers are polynomials. and much more ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rajesh Sarswat is presently working in a senior capacity in the Government of India. Despite the pressing bureaucratic compulsions he has to negotiate with on a daily basis, he pursues his keen interest in the field of Mathematics and has done a lot of research on various techniques and concepts on quick Mathematics. This book is the result of his extensive studies in this field for the last 20 years. He qualified in 13 All India Level Competitive Examinations, some of which are the toughest and the most gruesome, along with his research and writing work. His earlier book "Be a Human Calculator" became very popular among students due to the observation based calculation tricks explained in the book. The present book is his fourth book.Apart from writing on mathematical subjects, Rajesh also writes fiction and creative non-fiction. He is also having a passion for teaching mathematics and is a very popular teacher for his innovative and entertaining ways of presenting the subject.Rajesh lives in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India with his wife and son.
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Published March 16, 2017
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August 13, 2018
‘Making errors in Mathematics is a universal phenomenon’
Indian author Rajesh Sarswat is a Post Graduate in Computer Science and worked from a senior capacity under the Government of India until he retired to pursue his passion for writing and teaching, focusing on mathematics and research on various techniques and concepts of quick mathematics. His first book “Be a Human Calculator” was the result of his research in this field for the past 20 years. His other books include " How to Memorize Formulas in Mathematics Book 1 Calculus, and "How to Memorize Formulas in Mathematics Book-2 Trigonometry,” basic primer - “Avoid Silly Mistakes in Mathematics"
Rajesh’s fine book is a workbook. As he offers his reason for writing the book in his Preface we discover, ‘As a Mathematics teacher, each year I am reminded just how crucial it is for all of my students to be familiar with the core elements of the topic. To bring all the students to the same level of understanding, I start the first three to four classes of every batch of Grade XI and Grade XII by teaching the primary topics of mathematics. These issues pertain to the early years of schooling and, focus on where the students may make mistakes. In these classes, it is common for even the most gifted students to be committing silly mistakes. It is the case that, year after year, students are confused due to their weak fundamental understanding of the core topics. What is interesting is that students are acutely aware of the numerous silly mistakes they make, but have no strategy to fix these problems. This book aims to provide students with the action plan they require to identify and fix the problems they have with core mathematical concepts. This book is not Mathematics textbook and will not teach students more advanced topics such as calculus, vector, and matrices. Instead, the book will assume that students already have a basic knowledge of these issues and are struggling due to silly mistakes made in more fundamental concepts. The students can use this book alongside other more advanced textbooks as a way to reinforce a student’s knowledge. My experience has shown me that while students may have a good grasp of more advanced topics; it is not unusual for them to have misconceptions of essential principles. In these cases, I have taken steps to provide a detailed and easy to understand- explanations that will help remove these mistakes.’
This book is a teaching manual with accessible formats for learning basic techniques that apply to avoiding silly and frequent mistakes for students of mathematics. Rajesh offers down to earth advice, such as ‘Slow done a bit, Analyze the Errors/Mistakes, Deep breathing, Highlight important information, Stay well hydrated, Take movement breaks, Have a good night sleep, Eat light, Manage the time well, motivation from parents and teachers, keeping a record sheet that includes Date of committing an error, Type of mistakes: careless, computational, conceptual, reading error, sloppy handwriting, copying a question wrong, missed the unit, Summary of the question, Incorrect step(s) of the solution, Correct step(s) of the solution, and The previous occasion of occurrence of such mistake (write the date).
Throughout the book Rajesh keeps the reader with him allowing the learning process to take place, reinforcing each ‘mistake recognition’ with supplemental practice examples. For students as well as for anyone who deals with numbers this book is an invaluable addition to the library.
Indian author Rajesh Sarswat is a Post Graduate in Computer Science and worked from a senior capacity under the Government of India until he retired to pursue his passion for writing and teaching, focusing on mathematics and research on various techniques and concepts of quick mathematics. His first book “Be a Human Calculator” was the result of his research in this field for the past 20 years. His other books include " How to Memorize Formulas in Mathematics Book 1 Calculus, and "How to Memorize Formulas in Mathematics Book-2 Trigonometry,” basic primer - “Avoid Silly Mistakes in Mathematics"
Rajesh’s fine book is a workbook. As he offers his reason for writing the book in his Preface we discover, ‘As a Mathematics teacher, each year I am reminded just how crucial it is for all of my students to be familiar with the core elements of the topic. To bring all the students to the same level of understanding, I start the first three to four classes of every batch of Grade XI and Grade XII by teaching the primary topics of mathematics. These issues pertain to the early years of schooling and, focus on where the students may make mistakes. In these classes, it is common for even the most gifted students to be committing silly mistakes. It is the case that, year after year, students are confused due to their weak fundamental understanding of the core topics. What is interesting is that students are acutely aware of the numerous silly mistakes they make, but have no strategy to fix these problems. This book aims to provide students with the action plan they require to identify and fix the problems they have with core mathematical concepts. This book is not Mathematics textbook and will not teach students more advanced topics such as calculus, vector, and matrices. Instead, the book will assume that students already have a basic knowledge of these issues and are struggling due to silly mistakes made in more fundamental concepts. The students can use this book alongside other more advanced textbooks as a way to reinforce a student’s knowledge. My experience has shown me that while students may have a good grasp of more advanced topics; it is not unusual for them to have misconceptions of essential principles. In these cases, I have taken steps to provide a detailed and easy to understand- explanations that will help remove these mistakes.’
This book is a teaching manual with accessible formats for learning basic techniques that apply to avoiding silly and frequent mistakes for students of mathematics. Rajesh offers down to earth advice, such as ‘Slow done a bit, Analyze the Errors/Mistakes, Deep breathing, Highlight important information, Stay well hydrated, Take movement breaks, Have a good night sleep, Eat light, Manage the time well, motivation from parents and teachers, keeping a record sheet that includes Date of committing an error, Type of mistakes: careless, computational, conceptual, reading error, sloppy handwriting, copying a question wrong, missed the unit, Summary of the question, Incorrect step(s) of the solution, Correct step(s) of the solution, and The previous occasion of occurrence of such mistake (write the date).
Throughout the book Rajesh keeps the reader with him allowing the learning process to take place, reinforcing each ‘mistake recognition’ with supplemental practice examples. For students as well as for anyone who deals with numbers this book is an invaluable addition to the library.
August 15, 2018
Rajesh Sarswat brings us a book that aims to help us in solving our mathematical problems by breaking down common misconceptions and mistakes that people make. Tackling the math subject or algebra, logarithm, trigonometry, mensuration and calculus, he covers the basics to give us a solid foundation upon which to further our skills. If you are a beginner, or even at the intermediate level, there should be helpful tips in here for you to explore.
There are definitely good tips in here and step by step instructions to help you work through problems on your own, however, the spelling errors and editing leaves much to be desired. I understand that editing can be affected based upon the screen you are using, but the spelling mistakes should have been addressed before this was released. I would suggest that you buy this book in the print edition so that it is easier to reference as you are working on your mathematics work.
There are definitely good tips in here and step by step instructions to help you work through problems on your own, however, the spelling errors and editing leaves much to be desired. I understand that editing can be affected based upon the screen you are using, but the spelling mistakes should have been addressed before this was released. I would suggest that you buy this book in the print edition so that it is easier to reference as you are working on your mathematics work.
August 29, 2018
It is really, really easy to make mistakes in mathematics. All of us who are not particularly gifted in that science know that maybe too well. This book leaps to the rescue of us, mathematically challenged folks and it is really useful.
The author patiently and methodically explains common mistakes in arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, calculus and other various branches of mathematics, using simple language and examples, like a true teacher. The book is written in a way so that practically anyone can follow it, there is no need to be afraid of it just because it is about mathematics. And like the author shows us through this whole workbook, there is no need to be afraid of silly mistakes in mathematics. Everything can be learned, and this book certainly helps a lot. I must say, there is a few language inconsistencies and errors along the way, but the quality of information is far superior to those little annoyances. Highly recommended.
The author patiently and methodically explains common mistakes in arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, calculus and other various branches of mathematics, using simple language and examples, like a true teacher. The book is written in a way so that practically anyone can follow it, there is no need to be afraid of it just because it is about mathematics. And like the author shows us through this whole workbook, there is no need to be afraid of silly mistakes in mathematics. Everything can be learned, and this book certainly helps a lot. I must say, there is a few language inconsistencies and errors along the way, but the quality of information is far superior to those little annoyances. Highly recommended.
August 13, 2018
Avoid Silly Mistakes in Mathematics by Rajesh Sarswat is another great example of this author's dedication to helping those who are math challenged to understand the subject a little more easily. As the author of several books on math, Sarswat knows his material well. Here he provides guidance to avoid some silly mistakes when doing math problems. He has even categorized the types of mistakes that are made from Careless or Casual Silly Mistakes to Calculation Errors, to Conceptual Errors. This book goes over 100 mistakes that are commonly made by students, and gives advice on how to avoid these errors. Overall, a good book for anyone who wants to hone their math skills, but particularly useful for math students looking to improve their scores. Highly recommend.
June 23, 2018
This book is must have,especially for those who are struggling in maths and really weak in maths.
This book will help you in understanding the question and also give you different aspects/perspective of the same question.
This book will help you in understanding the question and also give you different aspects/perspective of the same question.
May 29, 2018
This book is great, it deals with all the the silly mistakes i have committed and more and shows a way to avoid them too.
May 30, 2018
This book realy helped me to improve my silly mistakes ....and its a nice book
May 30, 2018
A good book
June 6, 2018
A perplexing Book For Students ...Its assists U to avoid common Silly Mistakes which sometimes becomes a barrier for almost all the students to score good marks
June 7, 2018
this book has really help me to clear up my concepts and basics of mathematics.Thus it's a very nice book so you should buy it.👌🏻👌🏻
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August 21, 2020This is a good but even brilliant book to Avoid Mistakes in mathematics especially in exams and other exams related to maths and calculations.
This book is great for a student to avoid mistakes in day to day calculations and etc. things.
If you are searching for a good book or a tutor to avoid all silly and common calculation mistakes then this is the book which is going to help you a lot.
This book is great for a student to avoid mistakes in day to day calculations and etc. things.
If you are searching for a good book or a tutor to avoid all silly and common calculation mistakes then this is the book which is going to help you a lot.
July 16, 2023
Nope
I don't recommend this its confusing am not interested in a reading lecture which is exactly what this book does! It gives no explanation examples to learn just lots of reading! I don't want to read a novel about math I want to learn it! I'm so disappointed I'll delete it from my library just to avoid more frustration!
I don't recommend this its confusing am not interested in a reading lecture which is exactly what this book does! It gives no explanation examples to learn just lots of reading! I don't want to read a novel about math I want to learn it! I'm so disappointed I'll delete it from my library just to avoid more frustration!
June 7, 2019
Mathematics is a subject where it is very easy to commit mistakes like getting 0 = 0 kind of equations and being stuck in such questions for an eternity.... This book helps you in preventing silly mistakes that most of us ignore at the first place
August 21, 2020
This book is amazing...
I make a lot of silly mistakes in exam. I confidently come out from my room after exams but then I realize that I had made a lot of silly mistakes. These tips would help me a lot and from now on I will make less mistakes .
Thank You So Much
I make a lot of silly mistakes in exam. I confidently come out from my room after exams but then I realize that I had made a lot of silly mistakes. These tips would help me a lot and from now on I will make less mistakes .
Thank You So Much
September 2, 2020
Doing silly mistakes in mathematics??
This book contains different chapter like trigonometry, logarithm, etc... It also tells the common silly mistakes in all chapters which help me alot to understand. But time will tell that if this book really helped me.
This book contains different chapter like trigonometry, logarithm, etc... It also tells the common silly mistakes in all chapters which help me alot to understand. But time will tell that if this book really helped me.
May 30, 2019
A very well structured book and is a key for faster computations. Would highly recommend this book
June 3, 2019
Great
This helped me notice the mistakes I've been making in school. I'll correct all of them immediately. Because of this, I know exactly what I'm doing wrong. Thanks
This helped me notice the mistakes I've been making in school. I'll correct all of them immediately. Because of this, I know exactly what I'm doing wrong. Thanks
June 8, 2019
it is a very helpful book for high school students especially for those giving competitive exams.
June 10, 2019
We all hate to have made a silly mistake in an exam we could have aced! This book is what you need, must buy!
June 10, 2019
Really a good book.
June 10, 2019
I’m a student of class 11. This book really helped me a lot . I’m trying to explore this book For my betterment and helped me to find my silly mistakes.
June 10, 2019
Very useful book as this explains step by step reduction of silly mistakes. Would recommend every maths student to buy this book
June 10, 2019
It has helped me reduce my mistakes and I’ve been able to score well in maths because of this
June 10, 2019
This is a great book! It talks about ways to avoid those annoying mistakes that I'm sure each one of us make while solving problems in mathematics.
June 24, 2019
It is a fantastic book for all the students who want to avoid silly mistakes and get highest scores in mathematics . Loved it
June 26, 2019
A very nice book which is very helpful for students in improving their mathematics
June 28, 2019
I usually make a lot of mistakes in mathematics .This book has not only helped me in overcoming these mistakes but has also strengthed my concept
June 29, 2019
A must read. It gives us very effective ways to avoid silly mistakes in mathematics.
August 21, 2020
It is very helpful...hepled decrease my silly mistake which I use to do earlier😊
August 21, 2020
This book has helped me improve and as a student I recommend it for all who need help in improving silly mistakes. It has helped me a lot.
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