Grossmont College Applied Mathematics Worksheet

1. Written Assignment: Follow the links I’ve provided below and read up some more on Vedic mathematics. There are plenty of more tricks than the ones we explored in class!

I would like you to look over all the different types and for you to try them all and pick a couple that you particularly enjoyed. Afterward, write a 1-2-page response (double-spaced) explaining the methods behind your chosen techniques. Elaborate on why it works and what you found particularly interesting about it. Can you think of other tricks that aren’t listed? Lastly, do you think these ‘shortcuts’ would be worth teaching to lower grade school levels, Why or why not?

Link 1: https://youtu.be/grkWGeqW99c

Link 2: https://blog.pcmbtoday.com/10-vedic-maths-tricks-rapid-calculations/

Link 3: https://www.vedantu.com/blog/vedic-maths-tricks

Link 4 (optional): http://mathlearners.com/

Exercises

1. Calculate the products using the Vedic method of multiplication used in class/video. Show all your steps.

1. 992 x 996
2. 74 x 89
3. 9835 x 10,003