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How Abacus is a Mathematical Exercise for the Brain

Abacus is the science of learning and performing operations of mathematics such as multiplication, division, addition and subtraction in a shorter period of time and with much easy using a frame tool with beads sliding on wire or rods. Abacus can be taught to all the young minds between 7-14 years of age. With abacus being integrated with mathematical operations and calculations, it is not just limited to the art of learning Math easily. Dissolving complex calculations into simple ones is now easy with the advent of abacus. Abacus isn't just related to the relevance of mathematics. It is not just a learning skills of math, but it also helps your child to enhance many other related skills. As our body needs exercise, so does our brain. It needs a reliably physical workout which helps to keep itself fresh and makes you sharpen the memory. Abacus is purely based on mathematical and soft skills that need to you to be logical and alert to solve the problems. This keeps your brain very active by training it to be prepared for tough and complex times. Mathematics being a logically solved subject. When you practice more, it makes your brain tickle and tackle the problems more efficiently and helps you to cope with difficult problems better. It also makes your brain sharper. And as we all know sharper the brain, better the grades. Abacus learning also helps in enhancing the other related skills such as the following: Enhanced Motor Skills Abacus is a set of beads that help in calculating with ease. It is an instrument designed in a manner which requires fingers to move around and is a great brain stimulator. It helps in developing primary motor skills. Problem Solving Ability It helps your child in solving the toughest of equations and teaches them how to do it without any pretense and imparts skills to solve problems easily. Improving Concentration Concentration is vital in leading a good life. Abacus helps in improving the concentration skills since primary ages. Improves Memory Power Working on the abacus with the beads to be counted and remembered helps in improving the memory power. It also improves retention power that comes handy in the long run. Reduces Stress Abacus can be a great stress buster and can help one release all the unnecessary stress. The simulation of the brain can calm down anxiety levels and help one become stress-free within a few times of using the abacus. The above-mentioned points with the help of learning mathematics help to improve your brain activities and abilities which in turn helps to learn better and make you smarter.

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Abacus : Calculation at your fingertips

The term ‘Abacus’ has been derived from the Greek word, ‘ABAX’ which means counting table. It was invented by Tim Cranmer. The discovery of this tool has proven to be a boon for those who struggle with number crunching. Many of us, including me feel quite nervous or lack confidence when doing simple & basic Math calculations like, 8+6 or for that matter, simple multiplications. When you are not able to ace a particular task, doesn’t mean that you are weak at it, you just need to put in more effort.

I remember, on very first day of school & college during the Math lecture, the very first question that our subject teacher used to ask was, “How many of you are SCARED of Math” and almost 60% of the class had their hands raised up. When we are scared of something we find an excuse to run out of the problem, because we are not sure about the outcome. The same theory goes for Math, it seems that the subject conveys a powerful message like, you can love me, you can hate me but you can’t ignore me, true that! In every career choice, at some point you will be asked for application of math, you can’t run away from it, just find a way to deal with it. Make learning fun by using Abacus for it.

Abacus helps you to solve basic and complicated math at your fingertips. The Abacus tool has beads & a rod, it represents the units’, Tens, Hundred’s. It makes a process easier, and once you get the hold of that tool and with thorough practices, you can even do mental calculation, making the calculation process lot faster. The Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division at your fingertips plus fun guaranteed. Be clear with basics and Abacus will definitely help you to overcome the fear of Math as a subject and will boost your self-confidence.

Benefit of using Abacus tool:

1. It helps you to get command on Math:

Math is not a subject, where you can just learn the formula and boom you become a professional, it takes time and rigorous practice because different sums require different application. Abacus teaches you techniques which can be universally applied thereby giving you an upper hand to have command at it.

2. Increases the retention power & improves concentration:

At the very beginning of Abacus class, you are asked to solve some exercises which includes, using both your hands to write number, several images are to memorized. When you constantly work on these things, you generate a photographic memory which helps in improving concentration and memorize images.

3. Boosts Self-Confidence:

Abacus system has a global approval because of which there are various competitions which are conducted at State level, National level & international level. When you enroll for the Abacus class, you are being trained to participate in such competitions. It offers you a platform to showcase your skills, thereby boosting your confidence.

4. It improves speed and accuracy:

When you visually solve a math problem, automatically your speed increases, and with the right amount of practice, you deliver the accurate results. As mentioned earlier, there are various exams which are conducted, the purpose of the exam is to test your speed and accuracy, you are asked to solve a certain set of sums within a stipulated time period and Abacus helps you to optimize your time in solving those questions.

5. Enhances your listening skills:

Mental calculations are the part of Abacus training, students need to pay a closer attention to the numbers & on the mathematical expression which teacher dictates. It further enhances the listening ability.

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