Vedic Mathematics Made Easy, 2nd Edition

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Review ------ I purchased this book with the intent of showing my Math Team members some of the "tricks" that are shown in this book for use in math competitions, but I have also ended up using this material in my Algebra 2 classes. The information provided is well worth the price and has already payed big dividends. My Algebra 2 students learned how to solve systems of linear equations MUCH faster and easier than using matrices on a graphing calculator...this is quite a feat! My Math Team members can now mentally multiply 2- and 3-digit numbers and can square any 2-digit number. They learned this all within 1 week after I received the book. I am incorporating also how to do mental math so my students develop a sense of how numbers work...some of the mystery of numbers has been dispelled. I only received Vedic Mathematics the week before Thanksgiving break and I have yet to delve deeper into its secrets, but I have already glimpsed the power within its pages. I have also be to show my 5th grade son some of the methods for multiplying and dividing 2- and 3-digit numbers on paper in a way that is shorter and faster using only one line instead of using multiple partial products. I will definitely look into incorporating these methods into my regular curriculum and maybe even teach a separate tutoring section for the state high-stakes tests (they are the scourge of real teaching). --By Pythagorus on December 1, 2011 This is an excellent book. It is very easy to read and to understand. The mathematical methods explained are easy to use and remember. I am using the information in the book to teach math to my four year old great-grandson. I recommend this book to everyone who desires to understand useful mathematics and to those who want to teach children mathematics. --By Nicholas A. De Martinis on July 25, 2010 The author has done an excellent job to document the Influence of ancient mathematics from India to the modern world. It is written in an easy to read style so that even the beginners can understand the gist of the book. The professionals will appreciate the elegance of the solutions to many problems done in easier ways than what is taught in modern math. --The author has done an excellent job to document the Influence of ancient mathematics from India to the modern world. It is written in an easy to read style so that even the beginners can understand the gist of the book. The professionals will appreciate About the Author ---------------- About the Author: Dhaval Bathia is an Indian author and trainer. He was born on 26 June 1983. He published his first book at the age of 17. He graduated from Narsee Monjee College. His other books include How to Top Exams and Enjoy Studies, The Best of Sudoku and He Swam with Sharks for an Ice-cream.