Children naturally have vast potential of energy and brain power. But most parents do not know how to tap into the depths of these young minds in the right way and thus fail to realize and nurture these young minds to their fullest potential.
The Learning Age When is the Best Learning Age for the Children? According to the analysis on the development of nervous tissues, the development and growth of the nervous will begin from 4 to 6 years old with the quickest speed, the progression will slow down after 12 years old when growth reaches 75% During the juvenile level, these cells will grow up to 90% of an adult or in other words, the liaison net of the nervous tissue reaches 90%. The greatest growth of human brain is during 4 to 14 years old where during this period, the frequency of brain wave increases gradually from theta (relaxing stage) to Alpha level (relax but conscious). Children in Alpha level have plentiful imagination and quicker learning ability. As they grow older into their juvenile age (the Beta level, the sober period), thoughts will become more complicated and rational, and mainly think with left-brain. The relativity theory introduced in 1916 by Einstein had shocked the science circles. He illustrated the relativity theory as an outcome of idea. He used his right brain to create an amazing journey of thought and used his left-brain to develop a set of mathematical theories to explain the fairyland he saw. The drawing, composition, lines and model in rough drafts of Picasso were shown the mathematical and geometrical concept. This proved that there are hidden potentials of science and acts every brain. The only difference is that both brains are not equally developed, otherwise this will double our network growth progress.
Promoting Multisensory Integration Children between 3 and 12 retain a large "plasticity" in their brains which shape according to environmental stimuli. Multisensory teaching is the use of all senses when teaching so that the different channels will support each other in learning. In an abacus math class, the pupil uses the visual channel (eyes), the auditory channel (ears) and kinesthetic (motor memory), and tactile (hands) to learn. Therefore, abacus math effectively motivates IQ effects through multisensory techniques. Multisensory techniques are also believed to be effective for students with learning disabilities. Helping Academic Performance - Establishes numeric relations in a clear and logical way for small children
- Enables the child to respond to questions promptly
- Elevates memory & attention span
- Encourages the child to dedicate full attention to study by listening more attentively and effectively
- Complements and supplements the arithmetic approaches adopted in schools
- Helps students overcome the fears of mathematics, if any, and gain confidence
- Makes the learner more confident and interested in school works, both curricular and extra-curricular
Anatomy and Functions of Our Brains
Our brain has two hemispheres, the LEFT brain, also known as "digital brain" and the RIGHT brain, "analog brain". About 95% of our children use only the LEFT brain. They fail to use the RIGHT brain which is the seat and origin of intelligence.
The table below shows which part of the brain is stimulated when we perform different processes
 | | Left Brain | Right Brain | | Logical | Random | | Sequential | Intuitive | | Rational | Holistic | | Analysis | Synthesis | | Objective | Subjective | | Parts | Whole | | Verbal | Non-verbal | | Language | Rhythm | | Logic | Imagination |
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The Left and Right brains have their own specialized powers and functions. Our task is to activate BOTH parts of the brain simultaneously. By using BOTH the parts of the brain, students can fully utilize their full potential.
QUESTION:
But......how can we stimulate BOTH parts of the brain at the same time?
Answer:
Mental Mathematic/ Abacus Training can help to unleash the maximal potential of Brain Development in Children.
The Mental Maths programme has been tried, tested and proven to increase children’s skills and knowledge in maths, science, reasoning, language, arts, and critical thinking. At the heart of the success of the mental math program is the principle of visualization of manipulation of beads of physical abacus. It is the basis for the most integrated and holistic type of learning available, requiring full integration of all of the brain’s major processes. |
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How Mental Math program will benefit your child
During the preliminary levels, you will note in your child the following attributes: | - Fine Motor control expands when moving the beads
- Association and recognition is enhanced when the abacus is applied to problems
- Memory and concentration levels are significantly improved
- Confidence, especially with numbers increases
- When children use hands to move the beads for small and large arithmetic calculations, the quick communication between hands and brain stimulates brain cells, promoting quick, balanced and whole brain development.
| | During the more advanced levels, you will notice the following attributes: | - Visualization and memory improve as the child stops using the abacus and relies on a mental picture of the instrument
- Thinking improves as the child counts the beads in their mental picture
- Concentration improves as the child completes the entire process successfully and quickly
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What is Mental Maths Training?
The general perception about mental maths is that it is all about numbers and speed. However, real maths is the combination of mental arithmetic and the science of logic. As well as focus and concentration, the Mental Math-Abacus method of calculation develops synergy of left and right brain. |
| The left hand side of the brain serves as the logical portion of the brain. We learn how to solve problems in a sequential or logical fashion. One purpose that the right side of the brain serves is conceptualization. Conceptualization allows us to see the bigger picture. Using an analogy of putting together a jigsaw puzzle, the left side of the brain would help to fit the individual pieces of the puzzle together, while the right side of the brain would try to view or conceptualize how the puzzle would look in its entirety. Conceptualization is the key to problem solving and crucial in developing positive learning skills for the long term. |
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How will a child benefit from Mental Maths training? - Master mental maths skills shortly after beginning of the training, in the processes of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division (including long multiplication and long division).
- Mind will become more agile and alert and thus problem solving capability is developed.
- Profound improvement in concentration and memory
- Skills of observation become more acute
- Sound judgement is developed
- Self-confidence is enhanced
- Right brain development is brought to parity with the left brain
- Creates loves of Math
- Enhances the listening and thinking ability
- Enhances problem solving capability
- promote intuitive thinking
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Research studies support those claims mentions above:
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Mental Mathematic / Abacus Training in Action
More information about Abacus training class please contact:
Deddy Y. Lee
Mental Mathematic - Certified Abacus Instructor
e-mail: deddy.lee@gmail.com
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