HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A mental math system developed in the 1800's is helping some local students ace standardized tests and win math competitions. But the method isn't taught in most Houston schools.

Rajesh Parikh hopes teaching the way of Vedic math will add up to big bucks for his company, Alpha Math Station. But he doesn't necessarily tout the source of the math shortcuts: Hindu scriptures ...

MUMBAI, India --What is the square of 85? In an instant, a 17-year-old boy said without blinking, "7,225." Kamlesh Shetty had used a trick from a quaint concept called Vedic math, a compilation of ...

The primary goal of Vedic Maths aims to reduce calculation time, while eliminating the need for memorisation. Children can solve most mathematical problems without writing them down, and come up with ...

Vedic Maths Tricks for Multiplication: Vedic Maths is an ancient calculation system comprising a collection of techniques and sutras to solve mathematical problems easily and faster. It includes 16 ...

If you love maths and want to learn age-old yet simplified techniques for solving mathematical problems, here’s an opportunity. A workshop on Vedic Mathematics is being held in Mahalakshmipuram with ...

Shanaya Amernath is solving a worksheet of math problems. Some of the calculations involve several digits, exponents and conversions to metrics. She completes the worksheet using mental math faster ...

When it comes to Mathematics, a lot of kids struggle, since it is known as a tricky subject. Apart from regular methods of teaching, the traditional Indian system of Mathematics, known as Vedic ...