Monday, April 22, 2013
Q: What is Vedic Maths?
A: Vedic Maths is a subject which deals with faster and interesting ways of doing calculations. While we learn only one way to perform a computation, Vedic Maths gives multiple options tosolve the same question.
Q: Why should a child learn Vedic Maths?
A: Vedic Maths is a very good aid to create a love for the subject of Maths in school students. It encourages pattern-observation and improves the child’s thinking ability.
Q: After learning Vedic Maths, will the students get confused with the Maths that they learn in schools?
A: No. Vedic Maths teaches different techniques to solve any problem. Once they learn Vedic Maths, students feel more confident in doing Maths they learn in school because they are nowequipped with alternative solutions.
Q: How is it different from Abacus?
A: Both Abacus and Vedic Maths are totally different. Abacus is a Chinese system of doing calculations using a calculating aid. Vedic Maths is a subject of Indian origin.
Q: Which is more useful – Abacus or Vedic Maths?
A: Abacus has its own usefulness. It can help in doing arithmetic calculations (which was the purpose for its invention). But it has no room for Compound Multiplication, Squaring, Cubing, Algebra, etc. These topics and much more can be learnt using Vedic Maths with ease. Moreover, there are no alternate ways to perform a calculation in Abacus, but in Vedic Maths, there are multiple options to do a single calculation.
Q: Will I be adding burden onto my child by teaching him Vedic Maths when he is already overloaded with his existing studies?
A: No. You will be easing his burden.
Q: For what age group is Vedic Maths more useful?
A: Vedic Maths is useful not just for students, but also for working professionals, parents and teachers. The techniques in Vedic Maths can be applied in everyday life.
Q: What are the advantages of learning Vedic Maths?
A: * Vedic Maths eradicates the fear of Maths in children.
* It improves speed and numerical skills.
* Multiple choice in doing the same calculation.
* It sharpens the brain.
* It helps to crack competitive exams.
* It facilitates analytical and logical thinking.
