How to Become a Human Calculator

This book approaches math from the Vedic (or Hindu) tradition. It is presumably a quicker and easier way to solve problems. In many cases it is, but often, the method can be more difficult (and time-consuming) than the regular way to calculate. This book covers the typical math operations (for example, addition, subtraction, division), but also fractions, square roots, and cubes. It is unusual that the title, which is a statement (How to Become a Human Calculator) is expressed as a question. Vedic math deals with very large numbers (like multiplying times 9999) and I've wondered, how often will you ever do that? You'd certainly not use it with a grocery list or to balance a checkbook. To me, taking a number, subtracting 1, then subtracting 9999 is cumbersome. So, will you be a "human calculator" with this book? Likely not. I like "speed math" books because they actually make math fun and interesting. As someone who struggled with math in school, anything that can make math enjoyable is well worth it.

This is a great system if you are at all interested in improving your concentration. I was awed that there is such a radical way to see something in such a different (and better) way! How many more concepts and believes do I have that can use such revision? AMAZING!!!!! It awakened my desire to examine my current way of believing, thinking, and doing! I hope it does the same for you. BUY IT!! GOOD LUCK!

I had already developed a number of mental calculation skills but I learned a few more tricks with this book.

I have really taken to the Vedic methods of math. Ingenious stuff. Recommended if you want to calculate faster. I have worked most of the problems in this book. I found it fun with a challenge.

well wrapped and in good condition.It has a different cover to the one advertised.The use of the English language and particularly the grammer could be better.Well laid out in progressive chapters with tests.

This book is amazing...!!! It has taught me to calculate 3 digit or 2 digit squares in less than 10 secs... There is soooooo much to learn in this book!!! I've one more vedic maths book called vedic mathematics (lol) bought it from Amazon.. both are good but this one is MUCH better.. it shows the calculations step by step n not just explains how to do it.. PLENTYY of examples.. SO GO BUY IT NOWWWW!!!

They should have mentioned the actual number of pages in Kindle edition.Couldnt find the algebra part of the book as mentioned in the paperback version which has same number of pages mentioned.

Do not have too high expectationssome tricks are even mentioned in school NCERT booksIt is difficult to memorize the techniquesbut with regular practice these methods can be usefulit is not easy to erase conventional methods from everyday life calculationsBook will definitely help to improve basic maths

In picture they are showing second edition by EPH publishers. But they send 3rd edition by s chand. for EPH publishers I choose that one (pay350 rs) otherwise at prime we can get same book in 225 rs.Otherwise book is Very good for 11+ kids. They can understand and use tricks.