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Speed Arithmetic
Vedic Mathematics for Enhanced Mental Skills
Welcome to the world of Speed Arithmetic through Vedic Mathematics, a time-tested science that makes learning arithmetic simpler and more enjoyable. With its ability to engage both hemispheres of the brain, this ancient method accelerates problem-solving, making complex arithmetic tasks faster and more efficient.
Research shows that the application of Vedic maths strengthens cognitive abilities and helps students excel in mental maths. This powerful method is now incorporated into educational syllabi across the world, transforming how we approach mathematics and mental arithmetic.
Introduction to Vedic Mathematics
Vedic mathematics is a system of mental calculation developed by Shri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji, which he claimed to have based on a lost appendix of the Atharvaveda, an ancient text of the Indian teachings called Veda. It has some similarities to the Trachtenberg system in that it speeds up some arithmetic calculations.
It claims to have applications in more advanced mathematics, such as calculus and linear algebra. The system was first published in the book Vedic Mathematics in 1965. Since then, the system has been developed further, and several other books have been released.
In the Vedic system, ‘difficult’ problems or large sums can often be solved immediately by the Vedic method. These striking and beautiful methods are just a part of a complete system of mathematics which is far more systematic than the modern ‘system’.
Vedic Mathematics manifests the coherent and unified structure of mathematics, with methods that are complementary, direct, and easy.
THE VEDIC MATHEMATICS SUTRAS:
This list of sutras is taken from the book Vedic Maths, which includes a full list of the sixteen Sutras in Sanskrit, but in some cases, a translation of the Sanskrit is not given in the text and comes from elsewhere.
WHY VEDIC MATHS?
The Sutras (aphorisms) apply to and cover each and every part of each and every chapter of each and every branch of mathematics (including Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry – plane and solid, Trigonometry – plane and spherical, Conics – geometrical and analytical, Astronomy, Calculus – differential and integral, etc.) In fact, there is no part of mathematics, pure or applied, that is beyond their jurisdiction.
The Sutras are easy to understand, easy to apply and easy to remember, and the whole work can be truthfully summarized in one word ‘Mental’!
Even as regards complex problems involving a good number of mathematical operations (consecutively or even simultaneously to be performed), the time taken by the Vedic method will be a third, a fourth, a tenth, or even a much smaller fraction of the time required according to modern (i.e. current) Western methods.
And in some very important and striking cases, sums requiring 30, 50, 100 or even more numerous and cumbrous ‘steps’ of working (according to the current Western methods) can be answered in a single and simple step of work by the Vedic method!
Young students (of only 12 or 14 years of age) merely look at the sums written on the blackboard and immediately shout out and dictate the answers.
This is because, as a matter of fact, each digit automatically yields its predecessor and its successor! And the children have merely to go on tossing off (or reeling off) the digits one after another (forwards or backwards) by mere mental arithmetic (without needing pen or pencil, paper, slate, etc.).
On seeing this kind of work actually being performed by the little children, the doctors, professors, and other ‘big-guns’ of mathematics are wonder-struck and exclaim: ‘Is this mathematics or magic’? And we invariably answer and say: ‘It is both. It is magic until you understand it; and it is mathematics thereafter’.
As regards the time required by the students for mastering the whole course of Vedic Mathematics as applied to all its branches, we need merely state from our actual experience that 6 to 9 months at an average rate of 2 or 4 hours per week (including practice time) should suffice for completing the whole course of mathematical studies on these Vedic lines instead of 15 or 20 years required according to the existing systems of the Indian and also of foreign universities.
BENEFITS OF VEDIC MATHEMATICS :
It helps a person to solve mathematical problems 10-15 times faster by mastering the fundamental principles of arithmetic.
By using the Vedic method, students can improve their mental maths skills, making mental maths for class 1 and mental maths for class 2 more accessible and enjoyable.
It helps in Intelligent Guessing (Knowing the answer without actually solving the problem) and enhances overall arithmetic math proficiency.
It reduces the burden of memorizing complex tables (as students only need to learn tables up to nine), making mental arithmetic worksheets easier to tackle.
The technique reduces scratch work and finger counting while improving mental arithmetic abilities, which is key for solving complex arithmetic problems.
It increases concentration and provides a deeper understanding of arithmetic and mathematics, laying the foundation for more advanced mathematical concepts.
It improves confidence, especially in areas like mental maths for class 3 and mental maths for class 4.