What does "mental arithmetic" mean?

Synonym of mental calculation (“arithmetical calculations using only the human brain, with no help from any supplies (such as pencil and paper) or devices such as a calculator”).

Mental arithmetic

Q: What is a synonym for "mental arithmetic"?

Common synonyms include: arithmetic fluency, arithmetic fluency test, arithmetical, arithmetical approach, basic calculation, calculation ability.

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Synonym of mental calculation (“arithmetical calculations using only the human brain, with no help from any supplies (such as pencil and paper) or devices such as a calculator”). uncountable, usually

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arithmetic fluency arithmetic fluency test arithmetical arithmetical approach basic calculation calculation ability

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calculator dependent calculator reliance calculator-assisted calculator-assisted calculation

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