The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (SMSTE) will soon host a series of mathematics workshops for students and teachers on Vedic Mathematics, an ancient Indian technique that has been used for centuries to solve complex mathematical problems quickly and efficiently.
The series will kick off on 10 June with an online event, hosted by the Institute for the Advancement of Vedic Mathematics (IAVM).
This will be followed by mathematics workshops on 29 and 30 September and 2 October 2023. All sessions on all three days are compulsory. The workshops will take place in person on the Vanderbijlpark Campus and will be live-streamed to the Potchefstroom and Mahikeng campuses. Participants will also receive certificates upon completion.
Erika Potgieter, workshop organiser and programme leader for BEd Intermediate Phase (distance learning), says this forms part of a research project spearheaded by Dr Magda Kloppers, deputy director of the SMSTE.
“The workshops are aimed at all mathematics, science and technology education students at the NWU, but students from other faculties are also welcome to attend. We also invite in-service teachers to attend, as these informative and engaging events will definitely benefit them. Click here to register for the workshops.
For further information, you can contact:
Vanderbijlpark Campus:
Debrah Kadi - 48075027@nwu.ac.za / 016 910 3634
Adri Olivier - 11739487@nwu.ac.za
Erika Potgieter - erika.potgieter@nwu.ac.za
Dr Magda Kloppers - magda.kloppers@nwu.ac.za
Potchefstroom Campus:
Hermien Dreyer - hermien.dreyer@nwu.ac.za
Mahikeng Campus:
Dr Hlengiwe Mhlungu - hlengiwe.mhlungu@nwu.ac.za
Also, don’t miss the 9th Online Vedic Mathematics Conference on 10 and 11 June.
More about Vedic Mathematics
Vedic Mathematics is based on 16 sutras (aphorisms) and 13 sub-sutras that can be applied to various mathematical operations, from basic arithmetic to advanced calculus.
One of the key benefits of Vedic Mathematics is its simplicity. The techniques are easy to learn and apply, even for those with little mathematical background. This makes it an excellent tool for students, professionals, and anyone who wants to improve their problem-solving skills. In addition to being simple, Vedic Mathematics is also incredibly powerful. It allows you to solve complex problems quickly, often in a fraction of the time it would take using traditional methods. This can be particularly useful in competitive exams, where speed and accuracy are critical.
Erica Potgieter is the organiser of the Vedic Mathematics workshops and is the programme leader for the BEd Intermediate Phase (distance learning) at the NWU.
