Vedic Mathematics for Schools : Book 1 (With CD)

James T Glover

ISBN 10: 8120813189 / ISBN 13: 9788120813182

Published by Motilal Banarsidass, 2007

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Contents Preface/L.M. Singhvi. Introduction. 1. Simple practice of number. 2. Multiplication by Nikhilam. 3. Division. 4. Digital roots. 5. Multiplication by vertically and crosswise. 6. Subtraction by Nikhilam. 7. Vulgar fractions. 8. Decimal fractions. 9. The meaning of number. 10. Vinculums. 11. Algebra. Answers. Vedic Mathematics for School offers a fresh and easy approach to learning mathematics. The system was reconstructed from ancient Vedic sources by the late Bharati Krsna Tirthaji earlier this century and is based on a small collection of Sutras. Each Sutra briefly encapsulates a rule of mental working a principle or guiding maxim. Through simple practice of these methods all may become adept and efficient at mathematics. Book 1 of the series is intended for primary schools in which many of the fundamental concepts of mathematics are introduced. It has been written from the classroom experience of teaching Vedic mathematics to eight and nine years old. At this age a few of the Vedic methods are used the rest being introduced at a later stage. 134 pp.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Vedic Mathematics for Schools : Book 1 (With CD)
• Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8120813189
• ISBN 13: 9788120813182
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

Vedic Mathematics For Schools (Book 1) by James T. Glover is a book that teaches the techniques involved in Vedic Mathematics to school children. This book has been designed specifically for solving problems in different areas of mathematics, and is meant for children aged around eleven years. A major portion of this book has been devoted to solving problems in arithmetic using Vedic Mathematics. The book also glosses over many other mathematical problems related to concepts that can be solved using the principles of Vedic mathematics, including equations, approximations, ratio and proportion, parallel lines, triangles, and the geometry of coordinates. After establishing the fundamentals of Vedic mathematics in an understandable way, the focus is shifted to the method of distinction or elimination. For a given problem, the book explains how the solution can be found using different methods, but maintains that the best solution is one that is short and simple.

About the Author

James T. Glover is a mathematician of high repute and is the head of the Mathematics Department at St.James Independent School, London. He is also a fellow at the Institute of Mathematics And Its Application. Glover has been involved in the research of Vedic Mathematics for the past two decades. He is the author of books like An Introductory Course In Vedic Mathematics and the Vedic Mathematics For Schools series of books.