The abacus also called a counting frame, is a mechanical device used to assist a person in performing mathematical calculations. It was in use in the ancient Near East, Europe, China, and Russia, centuries before the adoption of the written Indo-Arabic numeral system.
Learning to use the abacus helps student a new way of counting and how to add and subtract using complementary numbers. By learning to solve problems in new ways, students can come up with better and often easier solutions to all sorts of problems.
So, in order to offer children an easier way to calculate, our school encourages the method of Abacus and Vedic math, where he/she can enjoy the subject by using their mental calculator. Students can master the art of solving faster in math through the simple method of calculation and problem solving.
Abacus math is considered to be one of the fastest ways of calculating and learning math. Faster than a calculator, not only does abacus math gift young learners the opportunity to shine in the language of math from a really young age, but it also provides a solid foundation for learning the language of math in primary and high school. Besides enhancing the overall comprehension of math – other important benefits of abacus math include the following:
Boosts better and faster calculation skills.
Increases endurance for stress and pressure.
Improves problem-solving abilities.
Teaches clearer logical reasoning.
Sharpens concentration and observance.
Develops confidence and self-esteem.
Heightens stronger mental visualisation skills.
Betters reading and writing.
Enhances photographic memory.
Sharpens listening skills.
Makes mathematics meaningful, useful and fun.
Provides a solid learning foundation for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Increases memory power and sharpens overall mental formation.