Free · 25 lessons · ages 8–16

Speed Maths: Fast Calculation Tricks for Kids

Learn one quick maths trick at a time, then race the clock to make it automatic. Twenty-five short lessons take your child from adding a column in seconds to decimals, fractions, percentages, estimates and checking answers in a flash.

⏱️ Every test has a time limit — get 16 of 20 right and beat the clock to earn the badge.

🏎️ Quick check: Add a column fast: pairs that make 10

The 25 lessons

Each lesson has the idea, a worked example, unlimited practice with “Show me how”, a 20-question test and worksheets. Pass a lesson’s test to earn its badge; pass every lesson in a part to earn that part’s certificate (sign in to keep badges, certificates and progress).

Part 1 · Speed adding & subtracting

Ages 8–11 — pairs that make 10, rounding, same-change subtraction, rupees and paise, running totals.

  1. Lesson 1 Add a column fast: pairs that make 10 8 + 3 + 2 + 7 + 5 = 25
  2. Lesson 2 Add by rounding 256 + 39 = 295
  3. Lesson 3 Same-change subtraction 423 − 68 = 355
  4. Lesson 4 Money in a flash: rupees and paise ₹63.40 − ₹18.75 = 44.65
  5. Lesson 5 Running totals 34 + 27 + 45 + 18 = 124

Part 2 · Speed multiplying

Ages 9–13 — doubling sprints, × 5 and × 50, × 15, teen times teen and squares next to a ten.

  1. Lesson 6 Doubling sprints: × 4 and × 8 37 × 8 = 296
  2. Lesson 7 × 5 and × 50: halve first 68 × 50 = 3400
  3. Lesson 8 × 15: ten plus half 46 × 15 = 690
  4. Lesson 9 Teen times teen 17 × 14 = 238
  5. Lesson 10 Squares next to a ten 71² = 5041

Part 3 · Speed dividing, percentages and checking

Ages 10–16 — ÷ 5, ÷ 25 and ÷ 50, percentages in seconds, checking with nines, estimates and a mixed timed challenge.

  1. Lesson 11 ÷ 5, ÷ 25 and ÷ 50 675 ÷ 25 = 27
  2. Lesson 12 Percentages in seconds 15% of 360 = 54
  3. Lesson 13 Check it with nines Check with nines: 38 × 23 = 864. Correct or wrong? Wrong
  4. Lesson 14 Estimation sprint Best estimate of 61 × 29? → 1800
  5. Lesson 15 Mixed speed challenge 84 × 15 = 1260

Part 4 · Speed decimals, fractions and percentages

Ages 11–16 — 4-digit split-and-join, decimal point jumps, decimal × and ÷, percent–fraction–decimal swaps, what percent, percent estimates, one-step increase and decrease, cancelling fractions and squares near 50.

  1. Lesson 16 Split and join: 4-digit sums 4768 + 3657 = 8425
  2. Lesson 17 Decimal point jumps 7.5 ÷ 1000 = 0.0075
  3. Lesson 18 Decimal × decimal 2.5 × 1.4 = 3.5
  4. Lesson 19 Decimal ÷ decimal 1.44 ÷ 0.12 = 12
  5. Lesson 20 Percent, fraction, decimal swaps 3/8 as a percent = 37.5
  6. Lesson 21 What percent is it? 27 out of 60 as a percent = 45
  7. Lesson 22 Percent estimates Best estimate of 21% of 398? → 80
  8. Lesson 23 Increase or decrease by a percent 360 increased by 15% = 414
  9. Lesson 24 Fractions × and ÷: cancel first 4/9 × 3/8 = 1/6
  10. Lesson 25 Squares near 50 46² = 2116

What is speed calculation?

Speed calculation is doing sums in your head quickly and correctly by using smart shortcuts instead of slow paper methods. The later lessons cover decimals, fractions and percentages. Each lesson teaches one fast method with a worked example, gives unlimited practice with step-by-step help, and ends with a timed 20-sum test — beat the target time to earn a badge. It suits children aged 8 to 16 who already know their tables and want to be faster in class tests, olympiads and everyday life.

Free speed calculation worksheets (PDF)

40 questions per sheet with an answer key — print, save as PDF or solve online.

Speed calculation classes near you — online or at home

Prefer a real teacher? TalentJR teachers take live online classes anywhere in India and visit homes in selected cities. Tell us what you need and our team will call you with timings and fees.

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Speed Calculation questions

How can my child calculate faster in maths?

Learn one shortcut at a time and practise it until it is automatic, then move on. Short daily practice with a timer — 10 minutes is enough — builds speed far better than long sessions. Knowing tables up to 10 well is the best starting point.

Maths jaldi kaise kare? (Hindi)

तेज़ गणना के लिए एक-एक ट्रिक सीखें और रोज़ 10 मिनट टाइमर के साथ अभ्यास करें: 10 बनाने वाली जोड़ियाँ, राउंड करके जोड़ना, दोगुना करके × 4 और × 8, और 10% से प्रतिशत निकालना। पहले सही, फिर तेज़।

What age is speed maths for?

Part 1 suits ages 8–11, Part 2 ages 9–13, Part 3 ages 10–16 and Part 4 (decimals, fractions and percentages) ages 11–16. Children should know addition, subtraction and tables up to 10 before starting.

Is speed maths the same as Vedic maths?

No. Vedic maths is one set of methods with sutras; this course is speed training with everyday shortcuts — rounding, doubling and halving, building percentages from 10%, checking with nines and estimating — each with a timed test. The two courses work well together.

Why are the tests timed?

A trick only helps if it becomes automatic. Each test has 20 sums and a target time that a practised child can reach. Accuracy comes first: get 16 or more right to pass, and beat the target time to show real speed.

How do I change a percentage to a fraction or decimal quickly?

Percent means out of 100, so divide by 100 for the decimal: 35% = 0.35. For the fraction, write it over 100 and simplify: 35/100 = 7/20. Learn the key ones by heart — 50% = 1/2, 25% = 1/4, 20% = 1/5, 12.5% = 1/8, 10% = 1/10, 5% = 1/20 — and Lesson 20 trains the swaps against the clock.

Will speed tricks help in school exams and olympiads?

Yes. Faster mental calculation leaves more time for hard questions, and the checking and estimation lessons help children catch mistakes before they hand in their paper.

How do I get a speed maths certificate?

Sign in and pass the 20-sum test of a lesson to earn its badge. Pass every lesson in a part — Part 1 is lessons 1–5, Part 2 is 6–10, Part 3 is 11–15, Part 4 is 16–25 — and you get that part’s certificate, with a code anyone can check.

Is this speed maths course free?

Yes. All 25 lessons, practice, timed tests, worksheets, badges and certificates are free. Classes with a TalentJR teacher (online or at home) are paid — request a call back for fees.

Are there speed maths classes near me?

TalentJR teachers take live online maths classes anywhere in India and visit homes in selected cities. Use the call-back form on this page and our team will call you.