The Effect of Additional Use of Mental Arithmetic in the Process of Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools

The program of mental arithmetic lessons includes mechanical exercises for counting with fingers, mental exercises for counting and concentration, exercises for attention and logic. While the subject of mental arithmetic and basic exercises mainly include arithmetic, classes develop very useful social skills - achieving and overcoming a result, completing what you started, communicating with peers, providing a ready result and much more. Relieving children of psychological stress with greater confidence in their achievements. In the modern world, children easily manage gadgets and computer programs, but cannot boast of good academic performance at school. Psychologists note that some children lack concentration, attention and motivation to study. This makes it difficult for parents to recognize the child's interest in a subject and his passion for a particular science.