Abacus is very easy and convenient tool for solve mathematical calculations.
It is widely used by 7-13 years student. There are around 3.4 Lakh+ kids registered to learn abacus.
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WHAT IS ABACUS ?
Abacus is a device invented mainly in China about 3000 years ago, which later spread to countries such as Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, etc. It was used in ancient times to compute numbers through a basic arithmetic system. Now in the last two decades, Brain has been proven as a complete brain development tool. Abacus became popular worldwide, after being transformed from a computation tool to a 'overall brain development system', to make mathematics easier and effective.
1. Science Behind Abacus Learning:---
Do You Know How the Science Behind Abacus Works?
| ►The Mental Math Training With Abacus |
Children undergoing Mental Abacus training show amazing enhancements in their performance levels that is not limited to only math but it is upgraded in other subjects too, both in and outside their classrooms. This also has a very positive effect on the confidence levels. Results obtained from studies conduct in 1970 have clearly shown that Mental Math training with abacus helps in cognitive development, better social behavior, improved memory and retention, visualization and also reversal of cognitive impairment.
Recent studies have also proved that the trained abacus users can visualize the physical abacus, skillfully operate it in their mind to mentally calculate even large 10 digits numbers with remarkable speed and accuracy.
| ►Effect Of Abacus Training On The Left And Right Hemispheres Of The Brain |
The brain has a left and right hemisphere. The functions like logic, processing, mathematic, sequencing, and linear processing etc are governed by the left Hemisphere. When a child is trained in classic mathematics in school it is the left hemisphere that gets trained. When it comes to imagination, visualization, intuition, and rhythm it is the right hemisphere that comes into play. Abacus training requires the trainee to visualize an abacus, mentally move the imaginary beads every time with the same precision irrespective of what operators are being applied and identify the bead position to come up with the right answers for the calculation done. This consistency enhances the understanding of math. Since the above process requires the use of visualization, imagination and rhythm the entire process the right hemisphere. While numbers are abstract and children find it difficult to understand, abacus training gives these numbers a visual image and makes it interesting.
| ►Beyond Mathematics |
As discussed above the benefits of abacus are not limited to just math, the process of training and its positive effect on the brain functions brings in several other advantages. Below is the list of few other advantages that come along with the usual benefits of abacus.
Enhanced spatial ability – Being a multi-sensory tool abacus allows the children to relate abstract thinking with physical objects. Numbers are transformed into objects due to the enhanced ability to visualize, imagination and spatial reasoning ability. The fear of numbers is taken care of and concepts are easily understood.
Better long term memory – In the process of learning abacus, they learn the methods of solving the problems. This equally applies in solving problems beyond arithmetic may be geometry, algebra etc. This enhanced memory allows them to have a better vocabulary and thus they able grasp newer languages with ease.
Excellent ability to recall – Solving arithmetic problems with abacus involves imagination, recall of the position of the beads and transforming these images into abstract numbers, this process develops excellent recall ability in the children.
Better Critical thinking abilities – Studies have shown that abacus training helps the children to critically analyze any problem.
High level of confidence- The ability to solve problems with speed and accuracy enhances the confidence of the children motivating them to go for the next question. The answers may not be always right but they are certainly motivated to try the next question. This reflects as being independent and is very important in growth.
There are of many types of abacus used by students. But mostly used abacus is Abacus kit with Box
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