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.

Learn what Vedic Maths is and how it helps students calculate 10 times faster, improve mental maths, boost confidence, and crack boards and competitive exams. Know top 10 tricks for faster calculation ...

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 ...

“Veda” is a Sanskrit term that conveys the meaning of “Knowledge” in English. It simplifies complex calculations and helps solve them faster and more accurately. Vedic Maths tricks offer a powerful ...

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 ...