Child-Centric Action Research on the Effectiveness of Vedic Mathematics Learning Package for 8th Standard Students

Abstract

Mathematics is one of the most important subjects in school education because it develops logical thinking, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills among students. However, many students experience difficulty in performing calculations and understanding mathematical concepts through traditional teaching methods. Innovative teaching strategies are therefore required to make mathematics learning more effective and engaging. The present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a Vedic Mathematics learning package in improving the mathematical achievement of 8th standard students. A child-centric action research approach was adopted using a quasi-experimental design with experimental and control groups. The sample consisted of 52 students of 8th standard from Shree Ved International School, Gandhinagar, divided equally into an experimental group (26 students) and a control group (26 students). The experimental group was taught using a learning package based on Vedic Mathematics techniques for 30 days, while the control group received instruction through traditional teaching methods. An achievement test was administered as a post-test to measure computational ability, numerical ability, and problem-solving ability. The collected data were analysed using mean, standard deviation, and t-test. The results revealed that students in the experimental group demonstrated improved computational speed and significantly higher scores in numerical ability and problem-solving ability compared to the control group. The findings indicate that the Vedic Mathematics learning package is an effective instructional strategy for improving students’ mathematical achievement. The study suggests that incorporating Vedic Mathematics techniques into classroom teaching can enhance students’ interest and performance in mathematics.