Benefits of 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.
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One of the most popular calculating methods from ancient times.
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Children do fast calculations in mind by visualizing Abacus bead movements.
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Researches prove that Abacus learners use both sides of the brain- left hemisphere & right hemisphere.
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Highly effective in improving the concentration level of children.
What is Mental Arithmetic ?
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‘Mental Arithmetic’ is a term used in Abacus for the calculations done in mind.
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Even large numbers can be calculated in mind, that too within seconds
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‘Mental arithmetic’ improves student’s imagination skills
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Effective in cracking competitive time based tests.
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Mind calculation enhances the concentration level of child.
Parts of Abacus
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The boundary on all 4 sides of the abacus is called the Frame.
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The abacus which we are using has 17 rods. Each rod has 5 beads.
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The abacus is divided into the upper and the lower part by a horizontal bar called the Beam.
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The beads in the lower part are the Lower Beads or the Earth Beads.
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The beads in the upper part are the Upper Beads or the Heaven Beads.
What are the advantages of Abacus?
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Mental arithmetic Calculations
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Improves Concentration skills
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Improves imagination skills
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Sharpen memory power
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Boost confidence
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Personality Development