Abacus is a simple tool or a hardware used for performing rapid arithmetic calculations. Calculations based on abacus was invented at ancient times and now widely used a brain development programme. It consists of a rectangular frame holding a number of vertically arranged rods, on which beads slides up and down.
- One of the most popular calculating method from ancient times.
- Children do fast calculations in mind by visualizing Abacus bead movements.
- Researches proves that Abacus learners uses both sides of the brain- left hemisphere & right hemisphere.
- Highly effective in improving the concentration level of children.
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.
Advantages of Abacus
- Mental arithmetic Calculations
- Improves Concentration skills
- Improves imagination skills
- Sharpen memory power
- Boost confidence
- Personality Development