Abacus

Published on 2009-07-30 | Author Ms. Sujeethra Ashok
Tags Abacus, SIP Academy, Aloha, Master mind Academy, UCMAS, Brain o Brain, Abacus academy
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Concept of Abacus education was there since historic times, initially it was just a flat surface with sand spread across it, and the abacus has now evolved to be a helpful and efficient tool that helps children to develop their mental skills. Abacus training is considered as must for young children, as it helps them to visualize problems and improves their concentration.

Abacus is actually a Latin word with origins in the Greek words ‘abax’ or ‘abakon’ meaning “table” or “tablet”. It is the oldest counting devices, which is still enjoying popularity. The brain divided into two segments. The left-brain that controls the reading, writing, logical thinking and reasoning skills and the right brain is responsible for artistic senses, creativity and three dimensional visualization skills. Honing both parts of the brain is very important and having focus on only one side will not completely benefit your child. Abacus develops both sides of the brain by making the child use, both his/her hands to move the colorful beads, while visualizing the problem and its solution in the brain. Training in abacus benefits the right brain immensely, this has been proved by researchers.

Abacus training for children is becoming a popular way to improve mental math skills, around the world. Abacus coaching requires a certain amount of knowledge of basic abacus techniques, which might differ while using different variations of the abacus. Abacus training helps your child pick up basic mathematical skills as well as some advanced mathematics skills as well, this includes addition, subtraction, division, multiplication and even square roots and cube roots to name a few. The basic principle involves assigning values to the beads and then moving them up or down, or left or right depending on the kind of abacus that is used. A child who gets proper training to counter these fundamental arithmetical problems from the very start is geared for academic excellence at all grades.

Abacus training sharpens a child’s memory as well as increases the capability for mental calculations reducing the dependence upon calculators. Students after their abacus education display improved self-confidence, listening, attentiveness, imagination and concentration and enhanced learning capabilities.

Abacus education in India is fast gaining popularity, due to the immensely significant role it plays in the mental development of the child. Providing for this increased need for abacus education, Math – n – Abacus brings forth its abacus coaching centers, which guarantees to provide the right kind of guidance for your child, and are equipped with fully trained and experienced staff.

There are various centers offering abacus training with various levels some of the prominent centers are

•    SIP Academy
•    Aloha
•    Master mind Academy
•    UCMAS
•    Brain o Brain Abacus academy

Abacus is a mind program that helps children to learn math skills in a simple yet effective manner. So, all those who have not enrolled for the course do it at the earliest possible to reap the benefits of abacus education.

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