Did you know abacus can enhance cognitive thinking in children? It also reduces the chances of dementia in older people. Besides cognitive thinking, using an abacus also has several other benefits. Anyway, it’s not the benefits that parents are worried about; most of them are confused about which abacus to use. I get it. Considering… Continue reading Understanding the Different Types of Abacus
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Master Finger Abacus Techniques: Calculate Faster with Easy Finger Methods
Is your kid struggling with math? Are they confused in simple mathematical operations? Well, if that’s the scenario, you must check out finger abacus techniques. These techniques are as quick and efficient as an abacus, but the perk is that you only need your fingers. That’s all! With finger abacus formulae, your kid can calculate… Continue reading Master Finger Abacus Techniques: Calculate Faster with Easy Finger Methods
Abacus in Education: Evaluating Its Pros and Cons
More parents are opting for online education and homeschooling since the pandemic. As a result, there’s a new wave of using an abacus for teaching math to young kids. If you’re also finally caught up in this wave, you’ve come to the right place. Beginning with the pros and cons of using an abacus, I… Continue reading Abacus in Education: Evaluating Its Pros and Cons
Rekenrek vs Abacus (Danish): Which is Better?
Abacus, Soroban, Suanpan, Rekenrek, Danish Abacus–so many names and abaci! I know it’s confusing. With all the varieties of counting devices and different types of the abacus, it’s understandable that you, as a parent, are confused and worried. And if you are an adult who is starting out on learning abacus, then I can completely… Continue reading Rekenrek vs Abacus (Danish): Which is Better?
How to Use an Abacus for Basic Math Operations
Did you know using an abacus can improve your child’s intelligence? According to research, using an abacus can improve problem-solving skills in kids by impacting their intelligence. Besides problem-solving skills, there are more cognitive benefits to using an abacus at an early age. But, I am guessing it’s a not brand-new information for you. Is… Continue reading How to Use an Abacus for Basic Math Operations
Discovering Abacus Proficiency in Adulthood: Myth or Reality
Did you know using an abacus reduces chances for dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia? No? Same here. I always thought abacus was an ancient calculator for kids to teach them how to do basic mathematical operations. In fact, that’s why I bought one for my nephew. But, a few months back, a trip to an old… Continue reading Discovering Abacus Proficiency in Adulthood: Myth or Reality
Who Invented the Abacus: A Brief History
Did you know the Romans used Abacus to calculate taxes? In the recent times, the abacus is used to teach counting and basics of mathematics because of its scientifically proven benefits and toy-like appeal to children. However, according to the history of the abacus, an abacus wasn’t always a counting device for children. It was… Continue reading Who Invented the Abacus: A Brief History
What is the Right Age to Start Learning Abacus?
Raise a hand if you ever guiltily wished your child was a prodigy? I know, we all did! Sometimes it’s the spelling bee competition, and sometimes, it’s the local art fest; there are moments when you wish your child was a born Einstein. Math is every parent’s favorite subject to push on their kids. In… Continue reading What is the Right Age to Start Learning Abacus?
8 Amazing Benefits of Learning Abacus
Taking the first step of education is always overwhelming, especially for the parents. When it comes to mathematics, it’s harder than one thinks. But, hey, dear readers, if you know how to teach math using an Abacus, you are already halfway to completing your mission in mathematics. A parent often ponders: what is the next… Continue reading 8 Amazing Benefits of Learning Abacus
Difference Between Vedic Math & Abacus – Which One’s for You
“Why do children dread mathematics? Because of the wrong approach. Because it is looked at as a subject.” – Shakuntala Devi aka the “Human-Computer”. Did you hate mathematics when you were in school? What if I told you that math wasn’t that bad, but it was the teaching method? Yes, when you are learning something,… Continue reading Difference Between Vedic Math & Abacus – Which One’s for You