How techniques like Vedic Math, Abacus, and Soroban are making mathematics fun for kids
16 NOVEMBER 2014 ECONOMIC TIMES PRERNA KATIYAR
... "Kids just love to hate math. But with the help of Vedic math techniques, calculations become quick and fun," says Gaurav Tekriwal, president of the Kolkata-based The Vedic Maths Forum. The Vedic Maths Forum offers online as well as offline course across five countries including India not just for school kids but also for those preparing for competitive exams such as IIT-JEE, GMAT, GRE, CAT, MAT and GATE.Tekriwal illustrates how even a third-grader can solve a seemingly complex mathematical problem within five seconds. Suppose one has to multiply 32 by 11. Simply add 3 and 2, which gives you 5, put that in between the units and the tens place, and that gives us 352. This technique works for 11. Similarly there are techniques for other numbers. "With training in the right technique, a third-grader can do 98 x 97 in his mind in five seconds," he adds. Read More
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