What is an Abacus
Abacus is a simple tool or a hardware used for performing rapid arithmetic calculations. Calculation based on abacus was invented in the ancient times and now widely used as a brain development programme. It consists of a rectangular frame holding a number of vertically arranged rods, on which beads slide up and down.
- One of the most popular calculating methods from ancient times.
- Children do fast calculations in mind by visualizing Abacus bead movements.
- Researches prove that Abacus learners use both sides of the brain- left hemisphere & right hemisphere.
- Highly effective in improving the concentration level of children.
What is Mental Arithmetic ?
- ‘Mental Arithmetic’ is a term used in Abacus for the calculations done in mind.
- Even large numbers can be calculated in mind, that too within seconds.
- ‘Mental arithmetic’ improves student’s imagination skills.
- Effective in cracking competitive time based tests.
- Mind calculation enhances the concentration level of child.
Parts of Abacus :
- The boundary on all 4 sides of the abacus is called the Frame.
- The abacus which we are using has 17 rods. Each rod has 5 beads.
- The abacus is divided into the upper and the lower part by a horizontal bar called the Beam.
- The beads in the lower part are the Lower Beads or the Earth Beads.
- The beads in the upper part are the Upper Beads or the Heaven Beads.
What are the advantages of Abacus ?
- Mental arithmetic Calculations
- Sharpen memory power
- Improves Concentration skills
- Boost confidence
- Improves imagination skills
- Personality Development
Key factor
Like any other skill, Practice is the key factor to master Abacus. To become a skilled operator, children have to spend atleast 30 minutes a day during the course of learning. After taking a new lesson on Abacus, student must practice the same for atleast 5 days before taking the next lesson. This is the reason why our Abacus centres conduct classes once in a week rather than conducting the classes throughout the week.
