Abacus and its Evolution

 

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What is Abacus?

Abacus is an ancient instrument which was discovered 2500 years ago, and was used for doing mental arithmetic calculations. The instrument was made of frames (wood etc.) which had beads made of sand, stones, pebbles etc. It made use of both the hands to move beads and perform calculations. This process enables the use of both left and right sides of brain through proper finger movements.

Evolution of Abacus

There have been contradictions on “who discovered Abacus?” It is believed that the Abacus instrument was discovered in China in 500 B.C. while some arguments indicate it was discovered by Babylonian circa in 300 B.C. According to some sources, Abacus was first used by Indians with a separate column for ‘shunya’ also known as ‘zero’.

The most primitive Abacus was the Salamis tablet used by Babylonians. All the evolutions in size, shape or appearance were done based on this Abacus. The Chinese Abacus, named Suanpan, which existed in modern age, was the one having 2/5 decks. The Japanese Abacus, Soroban soon replaced Suanpan due to its complexity in operations. Soroban Abacus had 1/4 decks and is the one which is in use today.

Functions of Abacus

The Abacus is used for calculating operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals and calculations for negative numbers.

Master Mind provides Abacus training for kids to enhance their mental arithmetic and result is augmented brain development.

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Master Mind’s Speed Building Software

 

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 Master Mind’s has always endeavored to deliver new and innovative education solutions to students. With an effective use of technology, we have successfully incorporated the same into our teaching methods which makes the abacus learning “fun” for kids.

Our Speed Building Software ensures training students by giving them an opportunity to learn while playing. This software involves full engagement from children by making them do their abacus practice on their computers. It start to put up questions one after the other on the screen. The students calculate mentally and marks the correct option from those displayed, submit it and get the feedback right away.

The whole process runs giving a feeling of playing a video game. This method of learning assures that the child practices abacus without getting burdened and bored and solves even complex calculations easily.

The famous Abacus researcher Ms. Shizuko Amaiwa, Professor, Shinshu University has stated that “some measures must be taken to keep the learners from being bored, since repetition of simple procedures is often accompanied by boredom.”

Master Mind’s abacus course has been structured as per the scientific studies and so best suits the requirement of children. Our abacus trainingfor kids through speed building software not only enhances their mental arithmetic, but also results in their complete brain development.

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How can Abacus help in a student’s progress?

 Abacus training has gained popularity over the last two decades. It was considered to be a math tool that enhances the mentalarithmetic calculations which was the obvious effect of the abacus training program but it certainly has a lot more to be known for.

…It’s a Brain Development tool!

As the abacus utilizes both the hands for its functioning and performing mental maths calculations, it sends stimuli to both the left and right sides of brain. This increases the working of the brain and utilizes even the right side of brain which is dormant in 90% of the population who are right handed.

As the development of 75% of neocortex in the brain occurs during the age of 4 to 14 years, it is the perfect time for getting abacus training for kids which would nurture this natural process of development.

…It makes kids confident and competent!

Since the functioning of brain becomes stronger, kids are able to understand every subject better, and so their performance gets enhanced. This makes them confident to attempt complex problems with ease.

In this competitive age, it gives abacus students an edge over others by preparing them to excel in every field that they participate in.

Master Mind Abacus program aims on the progress of each and every student. Therefore, gift your kids an abacus training program with Master Mind this season and make them over-power others with their enhanced ability of learning.

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