What is Covered in this Course

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Module outline

  1. Aptitude: Ratio and Proportion (Ratios), Divisibility Rules, Data Interpretation, Mixture and Alligation, Permutation and Combination, Logarithm, Number System, HCF LCM, Sequence and Series (Series), Speed Time and Distance, Percentage, Average, Powers and Exponents (Surds and Indices), Algebra, Probability, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Time and Work, Pipe and Cistern, TCS NQT Advanced Quantitative Ability, Speed Mathematics and Basic Mathematics, Arithmetic, Statistics, Partnership, Age Problems, Mental Ability, Mensuration and Geometry, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Vectors, Gamified / Game Based Aptitude
  2. Reasoning: Series (Number and Letter Series) (Numerical Relations and Reasoning), Coding Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Non Verbal Reasoning (Spatial Aptitude) (Spatial Reasoning) (Visual Reasoning), Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (Logical Deduction and Induction) (Prepositional Reasoning), Syllogisms, TCS NQT Advanced Reasoning Ability, Ranking, Order and Sequence, Analogy, Inequality, Data Arrangement, Venn Diagram, Logical Sequence Of Words, Selection Decision Table (Decision Making), Cubes & Dices, Clock, Calendar, Puzzle Solving (Puzzles), Analytical Reasoning (Counting Figures Reasoning), Directions (Direction Test), Blood Relations, Seating Arrangements
  3. Verbal Ability (English): Vocabulary, Noun, Subject Verb Agreement (Verb Noun Agreement), Adjectives, Tenses, Pronoun, Preposition, Articles, Direct and Indirect Speech, Conjunction, Modals, Sentence Re-arrangements (Para Jumbles) (Narrative Sequencing), Sentence Correction (Error Correction), Sentence Completion (Fill in the blanks), Comprehension / Reading Comprehension / Unseen Passages (Critical Reasoning) (Paragraph Questions), Cloze Test (Cloze Passage), Verbal Analogy (Word Based Analogy), Sentence Construction, Active Passive Voice (Voice), Determiner, Facts, Inference and Judgements, Adverb, Verb
  4. Mega Test:
  5. Grand Test:
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This educational video serves as an introduction to a comprehensive course on Percentages, led by instructor Yash Jain. The lecture begins with a motivational segment emphasizing the power of 'sankalpa' (intention) and the role of knowledge in strengthening the mind. Following this introduction, the instructor systematically outlines the entire course syllabus. The curriculum covers fundamental concepts, shortcuts for calculating various percentages (including 10%, 11%, and multiples of 12.5%), techniques for successive percentages, and specific problem-solving strategies for votes and word problems. The video concludes with a final overview of miscellaneous concepts and a thank you message to the viewers.

Chapters

  1. 0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00

    The video opens with a title slide featuring the word 'PERCENTAGE' in bold black text against a white background with falling blue dice marked with percentage symbols. It transitions to a clean, geometric white slide titled 'PERCENTAGES - By Yash Jain'. The instructor, Yash Jain, appears in a small window in the bottom right corner. He introduces a motivational slide with the heading 'Strength lies in the power of your sankalpa (intention)'. The text explains that the mind is full of 'sankalpa' and 'vikalpa' (imagination, fancy) and that every work is done through sankalpa. He notes that even the act of moving one's arm is preceded by sankalpa in the mind.

  2. 2:00 – 5:00 02:00-05:00

    The instructor continues to elaborate on the motivational text displayed on the screen. He underlines the words 'sankalpa' and 'vikalpa' in red ink to emphasize their importance. He explains that the sankalpa of a weak mind is ineffective. The slide states, 'We can make our mind strong by knowledge. Then the sankalpa will also be strong.' The instructor gestures with his hands while speaking, reinforcing the connection between mental strength, knowledge, and the ability to achieve goals through intention. This section serves as a psychological preparation for the students before diving into the mathematical content.

  3. 5:00 – 10:00 05:00-10:00

    The lecture transitions to the course curriculum with a slide titled 'WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS COURSE?'. The instructor lists the first 12 topics. These include: 1. Basic Concepts of Percentages, 2. Percentages as Fractions, 3. Shifting of Decimal Trick to find Percentages, 4. Short trick to find 10%, 20%, 30%...90% of any number, 5. Short trick to find 11% of any number, 6. Short trick to find percentage of any random number using 10% & 1%, 7. Use of vertical and crosswise pattern to find percentages, 8. Finding Decimal Percentages, 9. Concept of Successive Percentages, 10. Short Trick to find net percentage increase/decrease, 11. Short Trick to find two percentages of same given number, and 12. Few Important Results on Percentages. He uses a red pen to check off or circle items as he discusses them, highlighting the practical shortcuts included in the course.

  4. 10:00 – 12:21 10:00-12:21

    The syllabus overview continues with topics 13 through 18. The instructor lists: 13. Percentage Problems on Votes, 14. Word Problems on Percentages, 15. Short Trick to find percentages above 100%, 16. Short Trick to find 105%, 115%, 125%...195% of any number, 17. Short Trick to find percentages in multiples of 12.5%, and 18. Miscellaneous Concepts & Problems on Percentages. He circles 'Word Problems on Percentages' and writes '133%' and '147%' in red ink, likely referring to common fractional percentages. The video concludes with a black slide displaying 'THANKYOU FOR WATCHING' in orange and white text, signaling the end of the introductory session.

The video provides a structured roadmap for learning percentages, blending motivational psychology with mathematical strategy. It establishes the mental framework of 'sankalpa' before detailing a robust syllabus that moves from basic concepts to advanced shortcuts. The course promises to cover essential calculation techniques, such as finding percentages of 11% or multiples of 12.5%, and applying them to complex scenarios like successive percentage changes and word problems. This introduction effectively sets expectations for a comprehensive guide to mastering percentage calculations efficiently.

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