Abacus
Abacus
Why Abacus?
The primary objective of the Abacus course is to enhance the brain power, upgrading the brain skills of the children. Other benefits of learning Abacus are
* Improved math skills and improved interest in learning math.
* Stimulates the development of both the left and right side of the brain.
* Cultivates patience, self-confidence and self-discipline.
* Promotes the skills of listening, multi-tasking and problem solving.
* Enhances the coordination between eyes, ears and hands.
* Enhance logical reasoning
* Improves speed and accuracy
* Boosts confidence
* Improves the mental abilities like: concentration, observation, memory, analytical
ability, visualization, imagination, attention span and focus.
Science behind Abacus
The brain consists of two hemispheres, the left and the right. The left side of the brain is used for logical processing, mathematic functions, sequencing, and linear processes. The left side of the brain is what is trained first when children are taught math traditionally. The right side of the brain is used for imagination, visualization, intuition, and rhythm. When children are taught the abacus, they are training the right side of their brain. The abacus taps into the need for visualization, imagination, (mental abacus) and intuition. According to Abacus in the Brain, “previous behavioral work has shown that skilled abacus users perform rapid and precise mental arithmetic by manipulating a mental representation of an abacus, which is based on visual imagery.” The numbers on the abacus have to behave in the same way every time no matter which operation is used on them. That type of consistency is the glue needed to solidify a child’s understanding of math. The abstract nature of numbers is hard to grasp for a child, but with the abacus, abstract becomes intuitive and confusion turns to delight. The abacus works because the abacus makes sense.
How Abacus develops kids brain 360 degree
Abacus is a very foundational and systematic learning process which involves the movement of the beads with your eyes, and then think with your brain and make a move with your fingers. Learning Abacus math is fundamental in the budding years of a child. A child often starts to visualize the abacus bead movements and perform calculations in mind if he/she is in the process of learning Abacus. This action, that of creating a virtual image in the mind itself will boost memory and sharpen cerebral construction of a child.
When students learn to use an abacus, they use their hands and a tool with beads to calculate numbers. It is believed that the movement using fingers gives them an opportunity to activate the brain sensors. The activity in the right hand helps them to coordinate and the left side of the brain and vice versa. While using an abacus, co-ordination of different senses of the body including sight, sound and hand co-ordination are needed. The mind performs physical and logical actions at the same time. This stimulates brain development at an early age and more importantly is an aid for removing the fear of numbers in children.
During growing years, kids learn faster, so, it would be great if you enroll your kids to an abacus classes at an early age. While we all want our children to achieve great heights in life, it’s important to underline that early childhood is the most crucial period especially for the development of brain and other cognitive skills.
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Remove the fear of number in your child’s head. The concept of numbers will not be complex and foreign anymore if they learn the abacus at a young age. Every student is very important for us and we pay personal attention towards each child. We work with them to improve their skills and make the learning process very engaging and enjoyable. Join the course and give your child the head start !! Contact us today!!
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First Award (Champions of champion) winners of National Abacus competition (Conducted online on 15th August 2021)
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FAQs
1. Is it true that learning abacus can improve concentration skills of child?
Yes, arithmetic computations need to be very precise. Even when using a calculator, it is easy to make a mistake and press an incorrect key if the mind is not focused. This is also true when using an abacus, where the student has to be focused and alert in order to get the right answer. Thus, practicing this process regularly improves your child's ability to concentrate.
2. What calculations can we do with abacus?
Using abacus, you can solve both simple and complex math problems. Besides addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, we can also calculate decimals, square root and cube root on the abacus.
3. When children can start learning abacus?
Children can start learning abacus at any age between 4-13 years old.
4.Will my child get confused between abacus math and school math?
No, it does not interfere with the school methods of teaching math. Abacus is considered to be an effective tool for learning mental math techniques to solve simple to complex arithmetic calculations. Abacus calculation relies upon the manipulation of beads rather than the arithmetic processes. Therefore, it can be considered as just another method to solve math problems.