MCAT Math Without a Calculator Simplified with Shortcuts

Leah4sci.com/M... presents: Introduction to MCAT Math without a calculator including what you need to know, and shortcuts to quickly solve everything from multiplication with decimals and scientific notation, negative logs and trigonometry
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Despite not allowing a calculator, the MCAT still requires you to perform multi-step calculations ranging from decimals and exponents to logarithms and trigonometry.
In (this) part 1 in my MCAT Math Without A Calculator Series you’ll learn which math is required for the MCAT, and how to approach rounding when given multiple similar choices.
We’ll cover shortcuts and simplifications for multiplication with decimals and exponents, as well as how to approach pH negative log and kinematics trigonometry for quick ‘close enough’ estimates.
You’ll also learn common mistakes to avoid so that you don’t lose time and points on your Chem/Phys section.
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⏱ In this video:
[0:09] Example #1 - Multiplying by a Decimal
[0:52] Example #2 - Multiplying by Decimals and/or Scientific Notation
[4:42] Example #3 - Raising a Decimal to an Exponent
[6:01] Example #4 - Trigonometry
[6:57] Example #5 - Logs and Antilogs
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[@sofiar.4409]

I never comment on videos, but god this is such a good FREE resource with tips that my paid prep course never taught me. thank you for this.

[@Leah4sciMCAT]

Wow, thanks so much! I wanted to give students the materials I wanted in college and when studying for the MCAT. Check out leah4sci.com/mcatmath for more

[@spoonman3030]

Love it. Glad youre still doing these!!!! I test on June 1st

[@Leah4sciMCAT]

Thank you, honored that you're still watching and hope you found this helpful. Wishing you the best for June 1st
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[@jphil1848]

i test on June 1st too! all the best

[@Esterabides]

Hope you all did well!

[@RighteousCenturion]

How was it

[@faresqannam1960]

I love it! single-handedly saving lives here !!

[@Leah4sciMCAT]

So happy to help! 🛟

[@UserUsing-hb8uv]

I was really scared abt maths in the med exam thks for these it’s so cool - Do more!!!!! 🌺

[@Leah4sciMCAT]

So glad you like it! Have you seen this? leah4sci.com/mcat/mcat-math-without-a-calculator/

[@9ds-rohit.711]

Well done 🎉

[@Leah4sciMCAT]

Thank you! Which trick did you find most helpful?

[@mawjalrifaie2781]

can you please post the link for example 3:02 min I couldn't find it. Also, thank you sm for making these videos!!

[@Leah4sciMCAT]

The example at 3:02 is solved in this video, directly following its introduction up until time 4:40. :)
For more on this topic, make sure to check out my videos on the decimal trick and the MCAT Math worksheet at Leah4sci.com/MCATMath

[@miker-ez1oi]

How does 1.7x10 round to 1 instead of 2? And how does 8.3x10 round to 1x10? Really wish she explained that a bit more. I was lost at that point.

[@Leah4sciMCAT]

Since it was a multiple choice question, we were trying to round our answers to easier numbers like 1 or 10 in order to figure out which answer choice was closest to our estimate of 1 x 10^-5. In the end, we figured that 1.7x10^-5 rounds DOWN to 1 x 10^-5 while 8.3x10^-6 rounds UP to 1 x 10^-5.
Which answer did we choose? Well, since our estimated value was calculated by rounding UP, we knew that our actual answer should be lower than what we estimated. Making our answer D.