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Speed Mathematics Using the Vedic System

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This book explains fast techniques for doing number work. It covers subtraction, multiplication, special techniques for squaring and finding square roots and cube roots.There are excellent techniques for maniulating fractions. It also covers the conventional techniques for percentages, rounding, finding proportions, sequences,etc. Great chapters on simple equations and simultaneous equations too. With many examples and answers at the back. The many techniques for number work in this book would serve as a good starter or introduction to lessons in this subject. A good resource for teachers and parents. Smart children with an interest in speedy number crunching will find it beneficial too. A good book which is relatively easy to follow. However, be prepared to spend a few weeks to master the different techniques before you start showing off your new mental arithmetical skills!

Speed Mathematics using the Vedic system makes learning basic mathematics more rewarding. The average pupil will be able to work out calculations such as 46X44, 95X95 and 116X114 mentally, often faster than a calculator. Pupils will understand how to work out squares,cubes, percentages,fractions,and equations with ease. Paper and pencil will still be required for most questions, but the speed and accuracy of calculations will improve significantly. This in turn motivates pupils to learn more. This book provides smart strategies for mastering basic Number work and Algebra. These two areas are the building blocks in mathematics. Once pupils can master these aspects they will feel confident to tackle other branches of mathematics. This book is suitable for children from 10 to 16 years of age, but adults who want to improve the speed of mental calculations will also find this book useful.

I found this book has some amazing arithmetical techniques. You can do some really fast mental arithmetic. A good technique for solving simultaneous equations too which I have never seen before! This is a great book on speed mathematics which is well written.

This book concentrates on Number work and Algebra. It compares well with other books on speed mathematics. Its main concentration is on arithmetic and algebra and is suitable for children from 11- 16 years of age. Easy to understand and well written.

The kindle edition of this book had both of us giggling as we sped through multiplication problems. In the age of calculators, this may seem useless - but is so much fun, and gives such a sense of accomplishment and comfort with skills are faster ways to exercise existing competencies.

This was a total pleasure to go through.

It's a nice book and easy to understand. There are some problems with the explanations. I would recommend much comprehensive vedic mathematics book for advanced readers.(Ofcourse this book was for children of ages 6-12 i guess)

When I first saw this video on youtube [...] I thought that learning about Vedic mathematics would promote a further interest in geometry. This book is way too simple for anyone who has studied university enterance mathematics and even for people not literate in algebra there are much better books under speed mathematics such as the Trachtenberg system however this book is much more expensive and is aimed at university students.

Why doesn't the author use proper English? Don't even waste your time on this one. It is not really the complete Vedic system. His ordering is also confusing. He does not cover Vedic geometry, Vedic calculus, Vedic trigonometry, and Vedic algebra. So, why would any of us out of elementary school be interested in reading his pitiful book? Well, that answer my friend is blowing in the wind.