Math Monkey - Learn Vedic Math using game-based curriculum

[Math Monkey]

Math Monkey Logo CMYK with Tag- small.jpgMath Monkey is an educational brand, which originated from the USA. We teach children aged 3-12 Vedic Math, one of the fastest math in the world, using game-based curriculum.

Math Monkey takes the mystery out of Math and we believe that there are two types of children in the world: Kids who LOVE math & Kids who WILL LOVE math.

With a curriculum that understands kids, math is fun at Math Monkey. "Learning in games" has been more valued in education sector and has also been affirmed by teachers and educationists. Many schools have included games into traditional education system in order to provide students an interactive learning environment. By engaging learners through the use of our game-based program, we are able to introduce challenging materials to our children and help them build mental agility and concentration skills.

If you're interested in letting your child explore the magic of Vedic Math in a fun and interactive class, please contact our first center in Pluit, North Jakarta for a free trial: 021-6669 1204. Or email us at [email protected] for more information.

Thanks and let's grab math by the tail

[ReveurGAM]

I'd like to hear more about Math Monkey. There are lots of these franchises about, from finger maths and Kumon to Mathemagics and Magic Maths. What kinds of games are used? What makes your system better than the others (aside from fun games)?

Personally, I don't like Maths, and I can only get high scores by being very diligent about studying and practicing. Sadly, after a big exam, I tend to forget most of what I've learned so that, although I took several Maths classes in senior high school, I can barely remember algebra and geometry, let along trig and other more advanced materials.

Glenn

[rabbit_39]

It's basic on Vedic math, pretty cool actually. But my memory is like a bunny's tail (short and fuzzy) and can't remember all the rules. It's like the trick on multiplying any number by 25, etc...

[ReveurGAM]

Ok, you've already gone beyond my understanding of maths just by mentioning Vedic math and the rule of 25. The only rule I know is the approximate rule of 72 when trying to determine how many years you'll have to wait for your investment to double in value based on the interest rate. Everything else has been forgotten. Can you, perhaps, say more from that short and fuzzy memory?

Glenn

[rabbit_39]

He he...you're making me dig deep. ;-) Well, ok you're making me deep within wiki ;-)

Square any two digits number that ends with 5
Calculating the square of a number below 100 is extremely simple. If you want to find the square of 25 for example, you simply have to take the first digit (2), multiply it for the next higher number (3), and then add 25 to the result.

By one more than the one before
"Ekādhikena Pūrveṇa" is the Sanskrit term for "[by] One more than the previous one". It provides a simple way of calculating values like 1/x9 (e.g.: 1/19, 1/29, etc.). The sūtra can be used for multiplying as well as dividing algorithms.
For example, to calculate 1/19, x = 1 . For the multiplication algorithm (working from right to left), the method is to start by denoting the dividend, 1, as the first (rightmost) digit of the result. Then that digit is multiplied by 2 (i.e.: x + 1 ), and noted to that next digit to its left. If the result of this multiplication was greater than 10, (value – 10) is noted, and the "1" is noted as a carry which will be added to the next digit directly after multiplying.
The preposition "by" means the operations this formula concerns are either multiplication or division. [In case of addition/subtraction preposition "to" or "from" is used.] Thus this formula is used for either multiplication or division. It turns out that it is applicable in both operations.
Note: This sūtra can also be applied to multiplication of numbers with the same first digit and the sum of their last unit digits is 10.
An interesting sub-application of this formula is in computing squares of numbers ending in five. Examples:
35×35 = ((3×3)+3),25 = 12,25 and 125×125 = ((12×12)+12),25 = 156,25
or by the sūtra, multiply "by one more than the previous one."
35×35 = ((3×4),25 = 12,25 and 125×125 = ((12×13),25 = 156,25
The latter portion is multiplied by itself (5 by 5) and the previous portion is square of first digit or first two digit (3×3) or (12×12) and adding the same digit in that figure (3or12) resulting in the answer 1225.

[ReveurGAM]

Thank you VERY much! I'm going to have to really study this stuff. Some of the phrasing you used makes me a bit confused, and the fact that it's maths doesn't help, but I sure wish someone had taught this in school!

Glenn

[Math Monkey]

Hi,

Sorry for late reply. Basically Vedic Math is a mental mathematics techniques. It is really easy to learn and remember.

For example, we have a technique called 'MAGIC OF 11'. It can be used for all multiplication by 11.

So, for all multiplication of 11, we just need to imagine a zero in front of and behind the number. And then add the zero to the first number, first number with second number and etc.

Eg. 23 x 11

Imagine a zero in front of and behind 23. 0 2 3 0.
Then add 0 and 2. 0 + 2 = 2
Then add 2 and 3. 2 + 3 = 5
Then add 3 and 0. 3 + 0 = 3

The answer is 2 5 3.

Easy?

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Thank you and have fun with MATHS!!

[Angelita]

Hmm...do you have to imagine a zero in front and behind 23? Can't you just put 5 (--> 2+3) between 2 and 3?

[rabbit_39]

I think the 0 think is to follow the Vedic edict Your way is the more accepted way to do it.
234*11 = 2 5 7 4

Lots of tricks like this, my dad was really good at them, and I only remember a few. When I used to talk to school kids to get them interested in math, science and engineering, I would use a lot of them.

One fun one is to use the property of multiplication by 9s. Like this for simplicity:
Take a number, multiply by 3, square it, add all the digits together, subtract 6 from that total. With A=1, B=2 and so on, pick a letter corresponding to that number. Now think of a 4-legged animal that starts with that letter. Can't be breeds, has to be the animal's name. Is it a CAT?

http://listverse.com/2007/09/17/10-e...hmetic-tricks/

Lots of lists of these tricks on google.

[jstar]

....t is really easy to learn and remember.

For example, we have a technique called 'MAGIC OF 11'. It can be used for all multiplication by 11.

So, for all multiplication of 11, we just need to imagine a zero in front of and behind the number. And then add the zero to the first number, first number with second number and etc.

Eg. 23 x 11

Imagine a zero in front of and behind 23. 0 2 3 0.
Then add 0 and 2. 0 + 2 = 2
Then add 2 and 3. 2 + 3 = 5
Then add 3 and 0. 3 + 0 = 3

Easy?

NO

You still need to write it down (imagine it?) so then you can make a 'normal' multiplication as well. Come on, just take the 10x and add the 1x:

10 x 23 + 1 x 23

The same with 9 btw (10x - 1x)

Another issue for me is that by applying this tricks you have no idea anymore about the logic behind it (cf. Rubik's cube).

We have a saying in Dutch: teach someone something like a monkey (iets als een aapje aanleren). It means people just execute something without knowing and understanding the logic why. Sure, it can be fun and convenient but I had big issues once with a math teacher who also worked this way.