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VAC-Vedic Mathematics - I: Course Session Plan

This document outlines a course on Vedic mathematics that aims to remove fear of math and develop logical thinking. The 2-credit course covers topics like fast addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using Vedic techniques over 4 units. It includes 30 hours of practical sessions applying concepts. Assessment is based on internal and final exams, as well as a practical component. Resources listed provide background on concepts and techniques.

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VAC-Vedic Mathematics - I: Course Session Plan

This document outlines a course on Vedic mathematics that aims to remove fear of math and develop logical thinking. The 2-credit course covers topics like fast addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using Vedic techniques over 4 units. It includes 30 hours of practical sessions applying concepts. Assessment is based on internal and final exams, as well as a practical component. Resources listed provide background on concepts and techniques.

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  • Unit II: Miracle Multiplication and Excellent Division: Discusses advanced multiplication and division techniques, urging application to real-world mathematical problems.
  • Course Overview: Presents the objectives and expected learning outcomes of the Vedic Mathematics course, encouraging a love for math and innovative methods.
  • Unit I: High Speed Addition and Subtraction: Covers techniques for rapid addition and subtraction using Vedic methods and their practical applications.
  • Unit III: Vedic Maths-Lightening Squares and Rapid Cubes: Explains techniques for quickly squaring numbers and calculating cubes efficiently through Vedic math principles.
  • Unit IV: Vedic Maths-Enlightening Algebra and Geometry: Focuses on using Vedic mathematical methods to solve algebraic equations and geometric problems.
  • Practical/Practice Component: Outlines the practical components of the course, detailing assignments and credits proving understanding of Vedic Math techniques.
  • Sixteen Sutras: Lists the sixteen main sutras of Vedic mathematics with their meanings and applications.
  • Thirteen Sub-Sutras: Provides a list of sub-sutras complementing the main sutras, with translations and explanations.

VAC- Vedic Mathematics – I

Course Session Plan

2 Credits
Course Objectives:

● Foster love for maths and remove its fear through Vedic Mathematics
● Enhance computation skills in students through Vedic Mathematics
● Develop logical and analytical thinking
● Promote joyful learning of mathematics
● Discuss the rich heritage of mathematical temper of Ancient India
Learning Outcomes:

● Overcome the fear of maths


● Improved critical thinking
● Familiarity with the mathematical underpinnings and techniques
● Ability to do basic maths faster and with ease.
● Appreciate the Mathematical advancements of Ancient India.

Hours Resources
Topic
Unit I: High speed addition and subtraction

Vedic Maths: History of Vedic Maths 1 • [Link]


and its Features at-is-vedic-mathematics
• [Link]
Vedic Maths formulae: Sutras and 1 Annexure A & B
Upsutras
Addition in Vedic Maths: Without 1 • [Link]
carrying, Dot Method ee_Books/Manual_1.pdf
Subtraction in Vedic Maths: Nikhilam 1 • [Link]
Navatashcaramam Dashatah (All from FUNDAMENTAL-AND-VEDIC-
9 last from 10) [Link]
Fraction –Addition and Subtraction 1 • [Link]
Annexure A: Sutra 1 &2
Unit II: Miracle Multiplication and Excellent Division

Multiplication in Vedic Maths: Base • [Link]


Method (any two numbers upto three 1 ee_Books/Manual_1.pdf
digits) • [Link]
Multiplication by Urdhva Tiryak Sutra 1 [Link]
FUNDAMENTAL-AND-VEDIC-
Miracle multiplication: Any three-digit 1
number by series of 1’s and 9’s [Link]
Division by Urdhva Tiryak Sutra 1

Unit III: Vedic Maths-Lightening Squares and Rapid Cubes

Squares of any two-digit numbers: Base 1 • [Link]


method ena_purvena.htm
Square of numbers ending in 5:
Ekadhikena Purvena Sutra
Easy square roots: Dwandwa Yoga 1 • [Link]
(duplex) Sutra a_yoga.htm
Cubing: Yavadunam Sutra • [Link]
_yaavadunam.htm
• [Link]
[Link]
Square root of 2: Baudhayana 1 • [Link]
Shulbasutra a/[Link]
• [Link]
[Link]/Biographies/Baudhayana/
Unit IV: Vedic Maths-Enlighten Algebra and Geometry

Factoring Quadratic equation: • [Link]


Anurupyena, Adyamadyenantyamantya 1
Sutra
Concept of Baudhayana (Pythagoras) 1 • [Link]
Theorem /m309-01a/kong/sulbasutra_geometry.htm
Circling a square: Baudhayana • [Link]
Shulbasutra [Link]/HistTopics/Indian_sulbasutra
s/
Concept of pi: Baudhayana Shulbasutra • [Link]
[Link]/Biographies/Baudhayana/
Concept angle: Baudhayana number 1 • [Link]
e/pii/S0315086005000479
• [Link]
[Link]/6592/mod_resource/content/1/Me
era%20TEXT%201%20Pythagorean%20Theo
rem%20%281%[Link]

Note: Some of the theoretical concepts would be dealt with during practice hours.
Practical/ Practice Component (15 sessions of 2 hours each= 30 hours)

The students are expected to demonstrate the application of Vedic Maths: Sutra and Upsutra
● Conduct workshops under the supervision of the course teacher to spread awareness on
the utility of Vedic Mathematics.
● Students are required to visit nearby retail shops/local vendors to purchase
stationery/vegetables/bread and butter and use tricks of Vedic maths of addition and
subtraction to calculate the amount to pay and receive the difference.
● Students may share their experience with the class teacher in the form of audio-video
presentations of 15 minutes.
● If required, students can share their experiences in the form of a Project Report.
● Any other Practical/Practice as decided from time to time

Essential Readings
● The Essential of Vedic Mathematics, Rajesh Kumar Thakur, Rupa Publications, New
Delhi 2019.
● Vedic Mathematics Made Easy, Dahaval Bathia, Jaico Publishing, New Delhi 2011
● Vedic Mathematics: Sixteen Simple Mathematical formulae from the Vedas, Jagadguru
Swami Sri Bharati Krishna Trithaji, Motilal Banarasidas, New Delhi 2015.
● Learn Vedic Speed Mathematics Systematically, Chaitnaya A. Patil 2018.

Suggested Readings
● A Modern Introduction to Ancient Indian Mathematics, T S Bhanumurthy, Wiley Eastern
Limited, New Delhi
● Enjoy Vedic Mathematics, S M Chauthaiwale, R Kollaru, The Art of Living, Bangalore
● Magical World of Mathematics, VG Unkalkar, Vandana publishers, Bangalore

Assessment Methods*
Internal Assessment: 25%, End Semester Theory Exam: 25%, Practical: 50%
*Subject to directions from the Examination Branch/University of Delhi from time to time

VAC -Course Committee


Name of the Resource Email Phone Number
Person
Prof Prabhat Mittal Coordinator profmittal@[Link] 9868101820
Prof Haneet Gandhi Co-coordinator haneetgandhi@[Link] 9910688111
Dr. Sandhya Jain Member sandhyas_81@[Link] 9911378328
Mr. Mukesh Aggarwal Member maggarwal@[Link] 9312359339

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