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Some questions to ponder:

- How could the Aryan civilization, near the Hunza Valley, 5,000 years ago, mentally compute mathematical operations that today only a calculator could achieve?

- And if the Math could not be done mentally, how could they do everything we know today, IN ONE-LINE? eg: converting the fraction 1/19 into a decimal is an 18 digit answer that requires 35 lines of exhausting long division, how could they do it in a one simple line solution?

- Why is NASA using this MENTAL ONE-LINE SYSTEM OF ARITHMETIC in the field of Advanced Artificial Intelligence? Why is INTEL using it in chip designing?

- How can your child become a Human Bio-Calculator?

- Is the current Western Math Curriculum keeping our Children in a state of limited intelligence?

You are home schooling your 14 year old teen in Math. You feel you can instill better values, character and education to your children. You want to give the Best to your child. You want to provide quality which is unattainable in schools. Imagine how your child would feel when he immediately realizes that you are teaching him powerful ways to do Math Calculations without any extra burden on the both of you. Infact he would now want you to take the Math Classes more often so that he gets a hang on to these new systems.

This system of teaching Math can complement your family’s strong learning system and can instill the values you want to develop in your child. It requires just knowledge of multiplication tables up to 9 to start learning it and it is easy to learn, Master and teach your child without being overwhelmed. Infact once you spend 2 minutes with your child on teaching him how to do this sum (shown here) he can at once teach 5 more of his friends to do it. It’s that simple!
Here’s a quick example of one of the Technique:

65 x 65 = ?

It is quite simple since both digits start from 6, so you take 6 and multiply with the next number 7 which gives you= 42 , the first part of the answer and take 5 and multiply by the next units 5 which gives you 25,so the final answer is 4225. Try 85 x 85 now. Answer 7225. Try 95 x 95 — Answer 9025 in the similar way.

Now how long did that take? This method can also be said to be the fastest in the world in mental math.

This system has the prowess to speed up Math Calculations by up to 1500% and supposedly seemingly difficult calculations like 998 x 997 can be solved in less than five seconds flat. With this system you can home school your child into becoming a Human Bio Calculator in a matter of a week’s time.

The answers to the question posed by this article in the beginning are found by understanding the ancient Indian system of High Speed Vedic (Sanskrit for Knowledge) Mathematics. It was rediscovered by Tirthaji (1884-1960) who was dux of India in Math and Sanskrit Philosopher who wrote and spoke perfect English. He reached the position of a Respected Pope in India, toured the United States in 1958 giving math lectures in Stanford, Caltech and even MIT and discovered the math knowledge which can solve every known math problem mentally and faster. He called his book and the subject ‘Vedic Mathematics’ after the Indian Scriptures called Vedas which mean knowledge. It is absolutely mathematical, scientific and global in nature and has nothing to do with any religion. Which means any person of any religion, country, ethnicity, color or race can use it and apply it and enjoy its tremendous benefits all across the world. No wonder it is being used by students from around the Globe of every race and origin to making their math calculations easier and is increasingly getting popular. Even NASA, INTEL and Microsoft are using it for the high end applications of Vedic Math.

A Look at this High Speed Vedic Mental Math tutorials and slide shows confirms the fact that it is indeed a miracle waiting to happen to your child.

Any teenager can learn Vedic Mathematics and enhance his numerical abilities. It helps the students not only in traditional academics, but it also enhances the IQ by enhancing the analytical skills and thought processes. This happens because the system is very coherent and intuitive and uses both sides of the brain thereby giving the student the winning edge. It is very satisfying to see young children’s eyes brighten when they see and learn the High Speed Vedic system and techniques.

Thomas, a 16 year old was able to apply these techniques with ease and without confusion when he learnt the Vertically and Crosswise Formula of multiplying two and three digit numbers Mentally and in One Line. He was able to solve correctly over 75 problems in less than 10 minutes which normally takes from 45-90 minutes to solve. This is simply incredible.

So how do you get started and homeschool your child into this system in a week’s time?

First your child should be over 14 years of age and should know multiplication tables upto 9. That is the only criteria to learn this system.

Try going through the High Speed Vedic Mental Math tutorials and see if your child enjoys the new methods. Show them the slide shows. You would have live results for your self whether or not to choose this as an alternative means to learn Math.

Squares of Numbers ending in 5

Multiplying numbers by 11-19 in less than five seconds

Instant Subtractions

Speed Division by 9.

See if he shows an interest. It shouldn’t overwhelm or burden him in any way. It should be as natural as possible.

Ask Questions to us. Go through the FAQ on our website below. Clarify your doubts you would have before deciding to introduce your child to it.

If you feel satisfied and your child is showing interest order a book or a DVD Set of over 10 hours on this phenomenal system which would suit your child best. I am sure if you could do these methods and are wondering why you didn’t learn them as a child-remember you could relive your childhood by introducing them to your child now. You could be igniting such a spark in your child now that he could be using this system for all his life and even introducing them to the next generation.

Give your child the best of education unattainable in schools.

This Article is by Gaurav Tekriwal, who has been conducting High Speed Vedic Maths Workshops and has trained over ten thousand students across the world in the field. He is an expert in the field and revolutionizes the way children learn math.

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by Wade Robins
Many parents eager to begin home schooling their children have though long and hard about the benefits home schooling will bring to their children. But unfortunately they often fail to consider the home schooling disadvantages which can also play a big part in their children’s academic and social development.

While parents may love the idea of allowing their kids to learn at their own pace without being pressured to keep up or labeled “dummies” if they need to spend more time than most of their classmates in mastering a subject, one of the home schooling disadvantages which they may not be factoring into their home schooling decision is whether or not their skills as teachers are up to helping their kids learn difficult material.

One of the biggest home schooling disadvantages is that a parent will be completely responsible for designing his or her children’s schedule, curriculum, and the moral and social values to be instilled in them as a part of their education. That sort of responsibility will extend well past the hours in which a parent and kids are actively engaged in home school.

The Time Involved In Home Schooling
A home schooling parent will have to spend time before and after class researching and organizing a curriculum which meets the home schooling standards in their school district, and also plan the class time activities which will make the material interesting for the kids. Parents with kids in different grades will have to come up with a unique curriculum and activities for all of them.

Another possible home schooling disadvantages is the when the home schooling is done by a parent, a family which had been used to having two incomes will now have to get by on a single one, unless the parents are hiring a tutor to home school their kids. If a tutor is involved, the parents may be concerned about how well the kids are progressing in their absence.

Home schooling disadvantages also extend into the social area. A school classroom is not merely a place where children advance academically; it is their introduction to learning social interaction skills. Learning to interact with children other than their brothers and sisters is important for every child, because almost the entire world is unrelated to them.
A big part of becoming truly educated comes from being exposed to, and learning to accept, those whose viewpoints may conflict with your own. A home schooled child may not get a chance to develop that level of tolerance.

You can also find more info on Christian Home Schooling and Florida Home Schooling. homeschoolresults.com is a comprehensive resource to get information about Home School Results.

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by Andy Ford
There are many concepts of learning in young children. The recently popular “multiple intelligences” concept, though much debated, is the basis for a new software for Christian children in the very early years.

Such software is surprisingly rare. A few programs are available from the major kids’ networks, mainly catering for the slightly older toddler who already recognizes letter shapes and sounds. Many others are either expensive or poorly reviewed. From this lack, the “J is For Jesus” software program was born.

Most early learning activities encourage associating letters with familiar names and objects. The letter “J” for example is commonly taught as “J” is for “jam” or “jelly”. This encourages recognition of letter sounds and shapes in common words and aids early learning. The software teaches by combining music, shapes, and color, interactive pictures and actions, thus encouraging kids to use all learning “intelligences”.

Having a background in religious website design, the author set out to build a program which would appeal to parents of very young children, of Christian or religious parenting, but which would not only expose the child to Christian concepts but also accelerate learning. This software teaches young children to recognize and learn the alphabet but instead of common secular word associations, uses Christian and Bible based word links, such as “J” is for “Jesus”!

“J is For Jesus” teaches numbers too! Kids learn numbers by hearing and counting and even painting their favorite numbers.

The software is bright and contrasting to engage little ones and at the same time intuitive and easy to navigate for the slightly older child. “J is For Jesus” is built with the intention to help parents and kids learn together, but makes a great safe training software for little ones just learning to click.

Writtten by Andy Ford of JKiddees.comhttp://jkiddees.com/jfj

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by Cynthia Brandolini
Once the decision is made to homeschool, the next major issue is which curriculum or methodology to use. While there are pros and cons for every option, this article will focus on homeschooling with a packaged curriculum.

A packaged curriculum will usually include all the books, lesson plans, and scope and sequence planning needed for an entire school year. Some providers also include additional services for enrolled families. These services can include counseling, grading, report cards, and even diplomas. While this path is often more expensive, there is the advantage of having everything already planned out in advance. This alone is a great time saver, which becomes more of an issue when there are several children being homeschooled in one family.

Another point to consider is accreditation. When a program is accredited, it means that it has been reviewed by an outside agency or committee and has been determined to meet certain standards. Why would this be important? This will help greatly when time comes to apply to college. If the student has a high school diploma from an accredited high school, there should be much less difficulty proving to admissions offices that a high school education has indeed been completed. Also, credits may be more easily transferred to another school if necessary.

When we first decided to educate our children at home, I was faced with researching and planning what to cover in a school year for four children - grades 6, 4, 2, and preschool - with about a month to have it complete. The packaged curriculum I chose from Seton Home Study School proved to be invaluable. As I was brand new at this, I honestly did not know where to start. The more I read about the various educational methodologies and the limitless choices of textbooks, the more I realized it would make more sense to enlist the help of a company with many years of experience.

By using a prepared curriculum, I can be assured that each child is covering all the most important topics and acquiring the necessary skills. The lesson plans do just that - plan out each lesson for us, including many suggestions for additional activities and enrichment. They also include many recommended resources, especially pertinent websites for further study.

One of the chief complaints about packaged curricula is that they are not very flexible, and tend to be quite rigid regarding what to do when. Our experience thus far has not been so. The program we use emphasizes that parents should adjust the program to fit the child, not the child to fit the program. In reality, nothing is actually “required.” We can use or skip any suggestions we choose. The only true requirements exist only if you want an actual report card or diploma. Certain assignments must be completed and submitted in order to verify completion of the material. I find that keeping a portfolio of work that has been graded by an outside party is a good “insurance policy” against the regulations imposed by our state.

While I readily admit that not everyone will work well with a packaged curriculum, this option does provide many advantages. For anyone who is just starting out and has little or no experience working out a plan of study, a prepared curriculum provides a solid beginning and helps the parent learn more too. Many families will start with a complete packaged curriculum, and then as time goes by, they start making modifications and adjustments as they gain experience and confidence. As can be seen, the many packaged curricula available today can prove to be a very useful tool for many home schooling families.

Cynthia Brandolini has been educating her own children at home since 2000. Her homeschooling informational website can be found at www.BestHomeSchool.info. Need books? Shop here for Homeschooling Books.

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by Cynthia Brandolini
The term “homeschooling” refers to choosing to educate one’s children at home, rather than in a public or private school. Usually one or both parents act as “teacher,” though not in the same way as a classroom teacher. Yes, it is entirely legal in all fifty states. In fact, it would be illegal or even unconstitutional to deny parents the right to choose where, how, and what their children are taught.

Home schooling provides a personal, individualized educational experience for the child. Children learn faster, and more, when they receive the one-on-one interaction of a parent or tutor. Parents care more about the individual success of each child because it is THEIR child - no one loves your child more than you do.

Anyone who homeschools will tell you that the experience builds a closer relationship among all the members of the family. There are very few problems with teenagers and parents getting along, and each child learns to contribute to the family as a whole. They are learning to interact with people of all ages, as the real world operates, rather than being forced into an unnatural grouping where everyone is the same age.

There are as many different ways to homeschool as there are families who homeschool. Each family will develop their own system, routine, rhythm - whatever works best for them. This doesn’t mean you have to know everything before starting. Most families will research many different theories, curricula, etc., and then try out whatever appeals to them. If something doesn’t quite work for them, they try something else. There are no hard and fast rules.

This highlights one of the main advantages to homeschooling - namely, that the methods used are chosen to best fit the child’s needs and learning style. When a particular topic is too easy, you can just move on. When a child needs to spend more time learning a skill, you can take whatever time is needed. In a traditional classroom, the teacher needs to keep everyone doing the same thing at the same time, which either bores those who have mastered the skill, or leaves behind those who need extra attention. This child-centered, individual-paced feature of homeschooling is a major attraction for many.

There are no special skills or training required for homeschooling. You are teachers simply because you are parents. Requirements for homeschoolers vary from state to state, but I don’t know of a state that requires any certification or special degrees for homeschooling parents. Besides, most education courses of study apply to traditional classrooms and managing 20 or 30 students at a time. They really don’t focus on one-on-one teaching. There are plenty of resources available to help parents who don’t have any experience at homeschooling. For example, the curriculum we have been using (now in our sixth year) provides me with a daily lesson plan which spells out everything to do to learn the topic. They also have counselors available to answer any questions we may have. It would be very difficult to fail with so much help and support.

Of course, a packaged curriculum is not for everyone. But even those who create their own plan of study will be able to find books, websites, support groups, and more to assist them. No one needs to “re-invent the wheel” when starting out with homeschooling.

Wherever you may be in this journey, I wish you the best. In the end, you need to discover the path that works best for YOU - so don’t let anyone else tell you otherwise.

Cynthia Brandolini has been educating her own children at home since 2000. Her homeschooling informational website can be found at www.BestHomeschool.info. Need books? Shop here for Homeschooling Books.

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by Home School Resource
There are a number of advantages to home schooling programs, and by considering these, along with the disadvantages, parents can decide if home schooling is a good choice for their family. Advantages to home schooling include better socialization, education, and family connections. Children receive a unique kind of education through home schooling, and parents should learn all they can about the subject before making a choice about starting such a program. Home schooling can work for every child if the parents are dedicated to teaching.

Although many people question the socialization aspect of home schooling, research has been done and shows that home schoolers have many advantages in the socialization area. For example, not all children of the same age develop mentally at the same rate, even though they are usually thrown into the same class at school. When your child is home schooled, age barriers are more easily overcome and he or she can develop friendships with other children of the same intelligence and maturity level, regardless of age. Children also can use educational time as purely academic, instead as of social time, as is often the case in school settings. Home schooling removes this distraction.

Because of this, children have more of an opportunity to learn. This is not the only way in which children who are home schooled are able to achieve more academically. Home schooling also allows students and their parent-teachers to specifically build a program based on student needs. Home schooled children work at their own pace for every subject, and so have a better opportunity to fully learn that subject before moving on to the next concept. Home schooling also gives children the chance to participate in unique learning events such as monthly field trips and educational games. Learning can be less of a chore and more fun for home schooled students, which makes this a good option for children who have behavioral problems in traditional school settings.

Lastly, home schooling creates a bond between children and their families. There is less sibling rivalry, and brothers and sisters can thus learn from one another. Students also create a unique bond with parents, who serve as teachers. Home schooled families are often very close-knit. Parents can also teach family values during educational lessons that are not normally instilled into a child during school. This can be very beneficial both when the child is young and as the child enters the tough teen years. Because more time is spent with the family as a whole, home schooling can be rewarding for everyone on every level. These advantages to home schooling cannot be overlooked, and you should research them fully to find out if a homeschooling program is right for your family.

For more valuable information and resources on Home Schooling visit Home School Resource.

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by Wade Robins
Parents may have a whole book bag full of reasons for deciding to home school their child, and they may range from anything to the location of the public school which their child must attend to the fear of school violence, bullying, and the presence of illegal drugs. But they may also be concerned that by deciding to home school they will deprive their children of the opportunity to develop relationships with children of their own age, and to participate in extracurricular activities.

There is, however, no reason why home schooled children cannot socially interact with other neighborhood children, or join church youth groups and scouting; many communities also have after school sports and crafts programs in which all children are welcome to participate.

Getting Information From Other Parents
One way to help you decide if home schooling is a good choice for your family to seek home schooling information from parents in your area who have already become involved in it. They will be able to advise you on their techniques for keeping their children focused on their home studies; they may have adopted the same lecture style as that used in traditional classroom; or they may be encouraging their children to study independently with their guidance.

When you have home schooling information from other parents, you’ll have a much better picture of what is involved informally educating your children and if you can measure up to the task. Your biggest challenge in teaching your children will be to instill in them an excitement about learning, while making sure that you never push them beyond their capacities. You can find out if your school district had any home schooling information about classes you can take to prepare you to teach your children.

The Internet And Home Schooling Information
You can also find lots of home schooling information online; many parents have put up websites or blogs with their honest appraisals of their home schooling experiences. They are great sources of home schooling information on what techniques are successful and what techniques you should avoid.

Home schooling your children will be a challenge, but it will also let you be the first one to witness each new discovery they make. You’ll be right there when they read their first words, total their first sums, and write their first sentences. Your children will also learn more quickly if they are not distracted by the classroom antics of other kids. And you’ll be able to spend time focusing on their favorite subjects, such as art and music, which might not be offered in public school.

You can also find more info on Christian Home Schooling and Florida Home Schooling. homeschoolresults.com is a comprehensive resource to get information about Home School Results.

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by Home School Resource
Home schooling programs can be very difficult for parents to begin and maintain, and there are many disadvantages to pulling your children out of traditional schooling options to begin home schooling. Before you decide to take this course of action, review the advantages, along with the disadvantages. Drawbacks include lack of socialization, time, and money. Home schooling has many critics, and by researching what each has to say about home schooling can help you make the best choice for you and your family.

The most often cited disadvantage to home schooling programs is the lack of socialization. When children are removed from public or private schools, they are often placed into an environment in which they spend little time with anyone other than family. This can be very detrimental to social skills, especially in elementary school years. Children need to get involved with community organizations, such as church youth group, Boy or Girl Scouts, little league, and other such groups. However, this takes more time and money than is often possible for home schooling parents.

Time is often an issue. When a mother or father spends all day with their child, teaching the many lessons that would otherwise be taught at a traditional school, other things, such as housework, pile up very quickly. This can lead to stress within the family. Parents who teach their children also may find that their own social lives suffer. Time during the day that is set aside for lunch dates or other social events is now spent with the children. Parents also are removed from the work force, and so may spend most of the time within the home and have little opportunity for interaction outside of the family.

Being removed from the workforces has one other disadvantage-less money. When a family begins home schooling, it is most likely that one of the parents becomes a full-time educator for their children. This means that the family must live from one income. Home schooling children can also be more expensive in itself, when compared to public schooling, which is free. The curriculum can cost up to $500 per child per year, and getting involved in social settings, such as with field trips or home schooling groups also costs money.

Regardless of these disadvantages to home schooling, it is still an option that parents should consider if they are at all discontented with traditional schooling methods. These are many obstacles that home schooled students and parents must overcome, but the key is to choose the education program that is perfect for your family.

For more valuable information and resources on Home Schooling visit Home School Resource.

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by DrivingUS
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by Home School Resource
Home schooling falls under an educational category called umbrella schooling. This is non-traditional schools, such as cyber schools and charter schools. There’s a lot of debate among educational professionals as to where umbrella schools fall in relation to traditional schooling, and politics often enters the debate. Unfortunately, the needs of the children aren’t always addressed first and foremost. It is important to understand your child’s educational rights and all of the home schooling and umbrella schooling options available in order to be a voice for your son or daughter and help him or her get the best education possible.

Charter schools are a possibility in many areas when public school will not suffice. However, the operation of charter school was, and still is, a topic of heavy debate. Forty states now have charter schools and more than 1 million children attend these schools. These schools are publicly funded, but freed from some of the regulations of traditional public schools. They promise certain levels of academic achievement in return. Charter schools are highly experimental, and so you should research the options in your area before your child applies to participate.

Virtual schools are also becoming very popular. This is an especially good choice for students who have behavioral problems in a traditional school setting, but whose parents feel overwhelmed at the thought of homeschooling alone. Of course, a certain amount of parent support is needed, but most of the learning is done online at the child’s own pace. Virtual programs range from very traditional to extremely unconventional and your local public school district may or may not be supportive of virtual schooling. For example, some public schools have no affiliation with virtual schooling, while others will cover tuition costs and provide a computer. Again, it is important to research the many virtual schooling options. These range from elementary programs to secondary programs to even virtual college in which students can earn a degree online.

Home schooling is still very popular and you may decide that this is the best thing for your child. Between one and two million children nation-wide are home schooled every year, with varying results according to the specific student and parent/teacher. Before you begin home schooling and choose a curriculum, learn how your child can be best taught. Overall, this is the most important step for choosing a schooling option for your child, traditional, at home, or otherwise. Keep your child’s best interests in mind to provide a good education.

For more valuable information and resources on Home Schooling visit Home School Resource.

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