Vedic Mathematics

My first impression while writing about this topic was Vedic mathematics must be maths used during vedic period ....I think many will have such impression when u just read the topic...

But...........

VEDIC MATHEMATICS  is a book written by Indian monk Jagadguru Swami Sri Bharati Krishna Tirtha Sankaracarya of Govardhan Matha, Puri.

● His vast and versatile learning, his spiritual and educational attainments, his wonderful research achievements in the field of Vedic mathematics and his consecration of all these qualifications to the service of humanity as such. 

● His Holiness, better known among his disciples by the beloved name 'Jagadguru ' or ' Gurudev' , was born of highly learned and pious parent in March, 1884.

● Jagadguru, named as Venkatraman in his early days, was an exceptionally brilliant student and invariably won the first place in all the subjects throughout his educational career. He was awarded the title of ' SARASWATI' by the Madras sanskrit association in July, 1899.

● His public life under the guidance of late Hon'ble Sri Gopal krishna Gokhale , C.I.E in 1905 in connection with the National education Movement and the South African Indian issue. 

● His inclination towards Vedas was very much and the definition of Veda given by Sri Swami ji is.

" The very word 'VEDA' has this derivational meaning I.e. the FOUNTAINHEAD and ILLIMITABLE store house of all the knowledge "

VEDAS:

The vedas are wellknown as four in number 

1. Rigveda 

2. Samaveda 

3. Yajurveda 

4. Atharvaveda 

And have four Upavedas and the Six Vedangas.

● Swami ji naturally regarded mathematics or the science of calculations and computation to fall under this category. The Sixteen sutras on which the vedic mathematics is based form part of a Parisista of the Atharvaveda. 

1. Ekadhikena purvena 

     Meaning::  By one more than the previous 

 Very useful in finding the products of number .

2. Nikhilam Navatashcaramam Dashatah

     Meaning:: All from 9 and last from 10

3. Urdhav-Tribhagyam

    Meaning:: Vertically and crosswise

4. Paravartya Yojayet

    Meaning:: Transpose and adjust 

5. Sunyam Samyasamuccaye

    Meaning:: When the sum is same .That the                              sum is zero.

6. Anurupye Sunyamanyat

     Meaning:: If one is in the ratio the other is               equal to zero. This also used to                                 solve algebraic equations. 

 7. Sankalana vyavakalanabhyam

     Meaning:: By addition and subtraction. Mainly                          used for algebraic equations. 

 8. Puranapuranabhyam

     Meaning:: By completion and non completion. 

 9. Chalana kalanabhyam

     Meaning:: Difference and similarity. Mainly                                used in calculus to find square                                  roots of quadratic equations. 

10. Yavadunam

      Meaning:: Whatever is the extent of its                                       deficiency .

11. Vyastisamastih

      Meaning:: Part and whole. 

12. Sesanyankena Caramena

      Meaning :: The remainder by last digit.

13. Sopantyadvayamantyam

       Meaning:: The ultimate and twice the                                          penultimate. 

14. Ekanyunena Purvena 

       Meaning:: By one less than the previous. 

15. Gunitasamuccayah

        Meaning:: The product of the sum is equal                                 to the sum of product 

16. Gunakasamuccayah 

        Meaning:: The factor of the sum is equal to                               the factors.

Swami ji wants " Mathematics without tears " and using these sutras your mental calculations will definitely increase and u don't have to learn squares or use long traditional methods of multiplication and division and much more......

 

 Keep smiling and keep learning..😊😊😊

IMPORTANCE OF NUMERACY

In my last post we have discussed the basic definition/meaning of Numeracy .

Now we will definitely talk about its importance and   WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO LEARN THIS SKILL....and if not then how it will affect our life or we can say our daily life without this skill....

WHY is the problem of numeracy so hard to tackle?

Numeracy has been a problem for quite sometimes , the question we must ask ourselves ...are we stuck with the problem or there are ways to solve it...

Research shows that :::

● Fear of maths

● Lack of confidence 

● Dislike of classroom based teaching .

plays  a major role in preventing adults with poor numeracy skills.

There are evidence of low numeracy skills 

which are impacting economy; individuals earning/wages; employment; personal finances.

All economic studies shows numeracy is very important, when it comes to jobs

According to the SKILLS OF LIFE survey( National strategy in England) shows how low numeracy have been a long term problem for the U.K

Numeracy percentage in 2003 was 26% and 2011 was 22 % which is getting worse not better.

They have definitely comeup with practical approaches and targeting 95% skill level by 2020.

 OECD  (Organisation for economic co-operation and development) is an international organisation that works to build better policies for better lives and promote world trade and improve global economy has a survey regarding numeracy  and literacy skills .

POOR  NUMERACY  IS  A  PROBLEM  WE  MUST TACKLE  NOW . 

As High Numeracy skills are better for ::

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NUMERACY

What is NUMERACY......

Why INDIA aims to achieve universal fundamental numeracy by 2025......

These are question which will definitely strike in ur mind with new education policy which has changed the whole prospective of Indian education.

So here we present Numeracy which is integral part of our life.....

NUMERACY is the skill / ability to use numbers and mathematical approaches in all aspects of life not just doing simple addition and subtraction but is very important for individuals to develop logical thinking and reasoning strategies  in their every day life(from new born to professional).

Basic Skills::

Addition, Subtraction,counting ,sorting ,recognising shapes , using comparative ( short and tall), or superlative(shortest and tallest).etc..

Interpret data, charts, graphs...

Make sense of numbers , time, patterns , reading receipts , paying Bills etc...

HOW TO IMPROVE OUR BASIC SKILLS

-Ask open ended question.

-Use manipulatives

-Use hands on 

-Think about thinking 

-Personalise your child 's learning experiences.

-Make your child involve in day to day household or anything u do.

    For example

Give me two tomatoes. 

Change ur tone while using big or small, empty or full etc.

I hope now we can understand our National Mission of Numeracy according to new education policy and its importance. 

 Keep smiling...

Keep using your numeracy skills and educating our future generations......😊😊