Abacus

Abacus is a method of mental calculation. Performed on a virtual image of the abacus formed in the mind, it is based on the principles of abacus calculation.

In this case, the abacus is merely a tool, through regular practice of which children are able to visualize and internalize the image of the abacus in their mind.

How fast can it be?

By activating both sides of the brain, all students can achieve calculation speeds that were previously only achievable by math geniuses.

As a matter of fact, in Dec. 2000, a first-year student and his 2 sisters broke 4 Guinness world records with this very same method of calculation.

How can it benefit my children?

Image Abacus trains the students to use the left hemispheres (logical side) to manipulate the virtual abacus (image) on the right hemispheres (abstract side). This unique exercise fosters and strengthens the brain function and can improve the following areas:

Confidence in calculation.
Mental calculation, which is the ultimate resource.
Sense of achievement as one's proficiency improves.
Tremendious development of the right brain
Greater mental capacity.
Intuitive thinking.
Problem solving capability.
Enhances creativity.
Memory capacity.
Concentration and mental endurance.

In short, image abacus training will help any child to retain knowledge more effectively and become more proficient in any subject, especially math.

Confidence in calculation.
Mental calculation, which is the ultimate resource.
Sense of achievement as one's proficiency improves.
Tremendious development of the right brain.
Greater mental capacity.

Intuitive thinking.
Problem solving capability.
Enhances creativity.
Memory capacity.
Concentration and mental endurance.

CHILD WILL REQUIRE AN ABACUS AFTER COURSE?

No, An abacus is not required. However, the concept of the abacus is used as described above and only an image of the abacus is required.

GOOD STUDENT IN MATH. IS THERE A BENEFIT?

A student who has already demonstrated advanced ability in mathematics will benefit greatly from learning the image abacus method. Relieved of the mechanics of arithmetic calculation, the student will be able to devote full attention to more advanced concepts both in mathematics and in other subject areas.

HOW DOES IMAGE ABACUS DIFFER FROM THE ARITHMETIC?

The difference between image abacus calculation and traditional methods is profound, but difficult to summarize. Image abacus calculation relies upon the manipulation of an image rather than the arithmetic processes with which we are familiar. Thus it is able to draw upon right-brain resources, resulting in dramatically increased speeds. Details of the process are best understood by attending one of our seminars.

HOW IS ABACUS TRAINING POSSIBLE?

You would agree with us that the more you use your organs/parts of the body the more it responds and more becomes the efficiency of that particular organ. For example:- If you were to start jogging it would be most probable that you would be able to run a Kilometer, but if you were to jog for two years you could increase this to 15 kilometers per day. If we exercise any body part then its efficiency increases ,this fact is implies to our brains also, now the question is how do we give exercise to our brains? Mathematics is good medium for exercising our brains. Scientists have proved that mental arithmetic of higher level e.g. 76382*793 = ?, can give lot of exercise to our brains hence it is the best medium to exercise our brain.