Speed and Mental Math Tricks and Techniques

Name: Speed and Mental Math Tricks and Techniques
Rating: 4.6 (45 reviews)

Wish you knew the secrets of quick mental math?This Quickfire Vedic math course can help you achieve this goal and more

Created bySanjay Noronha

Last updated 8/2015

English

What you'll learn

Move from number phobia to having fun with numbers. You could also become a numberphile.
Perform mental multiplication confidently, correctly and exponentially faster
Remember long numbers long after you come across them
Be able to verify multiplication results mentally
Become an argumentative learner

Course content

3 sections • 11 lectures • 1h 35m total length

Speed Math : Course Introduction and Road Map1:32
Wish you knew the secrets of how to do mental math faster? This course can help you learn how to quickly do math in your head. Learn a fast way to multiply two and three digit numbers, an easy way to square numbers, an amazing method for multiplication by nines and elevens, a cool way to check your answers and much more.

Also, discover a useful trick to easily remember long number sequences—even passwords and phone numbers !

A Gentle Take Off - Number Sense and Multiplication Tricks9:52
Get ready to learn about the pillar of arithmetic in a totally new way! Follow along and discover tips and tricks for multiplication. Do you know why multiplication is called repeated addition? Do you know the difference between a multiplicand and multiplier? In this essential math lesson discover the answers to these questions and more! By the end of this lesson you will know why number sense matters and have a stronger grasp of multiplication.
Find the Term
Change the multiplier
Transformation
Speed Math : Tricks and Techniques for multiplying by Nines8:27
In this rapid math lesson on the nine times tables, learn a technique to help you tackle a basic problem like 9 x 8, or a monster like 9,999,999 x 8,888,888!
Write It Out
Big Number Practice
Try It Again!
Speed Math : How to Multiply Quickly with 117:05
Continue learning about special multiplication cases in this rapid math lesson! Learn to multiply anything by 11 by writing down the problem differently.
Warm up
Large Numbers
Speed Math : How to square numbers rapidly and mentally10:29
Can you square triple digit numbers in your head? After learning the simple methods introduced in this approachable mental math lesson, you will know how!
Multiply It!
Ending with Six

Speed Math : Base 10 Technique for Rapid Multiplication10:01
A math problem such as 9 x 8 may appear mundane, but there is elegance to solving the problem using the Nikhilam Sutra, or the Base 10 method!
Difference Numbers
When to use
Speed Math : Base 100 Method for Fast Multiplication10:18
Finding the value of 9 x 12 may be easy, but try 99,986 x 100,006. Not so simple. In this math lesson apply the Nikhilam Sutra to big number multiplication!
Base 100
Difference Numbers
Speed Math : Check your results using Casting Out Nines8:28
Now that you are familiar with methods to quickly multiply numbers close to powers of 10, learn to use other bases and verify results without a calculator!
Bullseye
Use the Method
Speed Math : Rapid Math with Urdhva Tiryak Sutra9:01
Are you ready to solve math problems faster and more accurately? In this rapid math lesson discover the secrets of the Urdhva Tiryak Sutra method!
Preferred Method
Urdhva Tiryak
Rhyming System for Mental Math9:15
In this math lesson, first learn how to acquire a number sense critical for developing math skills, and then try out the Number Rhyming System for mental math!
Number Sense
Numbers & Images
Rhyming
Speed Math : The Math behind the Techniques11:26
In this final lesson on Vedic Math, take a look at the math behind the base 100 technique and the the vertical and crosswise method for solving math problems!
Nikhilam Method
Spot the Right Expression

Requirements

Knowledge of the Times Tables up to 5 will be an asset
An open mind will be an asset
Sincerity and discipline - You should be ready to practice the techniques in order to benefit
A pen/ pencil and paper (When was the last time you used one of those)

Description

Learn tricks and techniques to drastically improve your number sense, remember long number sequences and mentally multiply numbers at lightening speed.

Rid yourself of Math phobia and learn to love and manipulate numbers with this tutorial suitable for all age groups.

Develop better number sense - How to stop worrying and start loving numbers
Learn a fast mental way to multiply large numbers,
A cool way to check your results, mentally
An amazing method for remembering numbers and much more.
Learn High Speed Vedic Mathematics
Techniques to crack exams like SAT, GMAT, GRE, CAT, Bank PO and many more

Discover Lesser Known but More Powerful Alternatives

Multiplication is one of the pillars of Arithmetic.

We multiply numbers when at work, in the classroom or even when thinking of life in general. Interestingly most of us rely on the same technique when multiplying. A technique drilled into our minds as young learners.

This course will provide you with alternative methods to multiply numbers and improve number sense. Methods that are much faster even when used to solve problems mentally.

So stop being envious of number crunching Sally and be the change.

Content and Overview

I have designed this course to be suitable for all age groups.

An introductory video will outline the road-map and enumerate reasons to embark on this fascinating journey.

The next section of the course will introduce you to a few Special Cases that will pique your curiosity and display the power of Vedic Math Techniques.

We will then raise the bar and see several techniques of rapid multiplication including a fascinating technique for doing mental math and a technique for verifying our results.

Each lesson is sprinkled by thoughtful quizzes to reinforce concepts as well as the script for each video, just in case.

So if you are a learner trying to overcome your math phobia or crack an aptitude test or keep those brain cells ticking, then this course is for you.

If you are a math teacher looking to add a spark to your teaching and more importantly enhance your knowledge base, this course is certainly for you.

To get the most from this course, the mantra is practice, and yes, lots of it.

Who this course is for:

Students from grade 4 onwards
Competitive Entrance Test Aspirants
Individuals wishing to broaden their Math knowledge
Individuals wishing to keep those grey cells stimulated
Teachers wishing to add to their repertoire of knowledge

Speed and Mental Math Tricks and Techniques

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Course content

Course Introduction1 lecture • 2min

A Few Special Cases4 lectures • 36min

Let's Raise the Bar6 lectures • 58min

Requirements

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