Why does the ABACUS exist ?

It is difficult to imagine counting without numbers, but there was a time when written numbers did not exist. The earliest counting device was the human hand and its fingers. Then, as larger quantities (larger than ten human fingers could represent) were counted, various natural items like pebbles and twigs were used to help count. Merchants who traded goods not only needed a way to count good they bought and sold, but also to calculate the cost of those goods. Until number were invented, counting devices were used to make everyday calculations. The abacus is one of many counting devices invented to help count large numbers.

Advantages of ABACUS ?

Using abacus will develop the following positive effects as claimed by "The League of Japan Abacus Associations".
1. Ability to concentrate (Concentration)
2. Ability to visualize and to be inspired (Inspiration)
3. Ability to memorize (Memorization)
4. Ability to observe attentively (Insight)
5. Ability to process information (Information processing)
6. Ability to listen and read quickly (Speed reading and listening)

Mental Calculation

Mental Arithmetic is a form of calculation that does not involve use of any physical or external gadgets / instruments such as a calculator, paper, pencil or a computer. It (calculations) is solely done by human mind using mental power or performing mathematical calculations mentally. According to scientific studies and research mental abilities in children must developed by the age of 12.
The mental calculation is defined as calculation of number conception and the way of imaging the abacus calculation in brain is called as the mental arithmetic by image of abacus.
In recent years we have been discussing and studying the mental arithmetic by image of abacus which is more advantageous than other skills in the light of the result of examination.
The mental arithmetic by image of abacus means that we calculate on the abacus in our brain without seeing the Physical ABACUS.

ADVANTAGES OF ABACUS MENTAL ARITHMETIC

1. It help's the child to develop concentration, creativity, listening and comprehension skills so as to empower the process of 360 degrees brain development for normal children aged 4-14.
2. For enhancing mental calculation abilities among children through speed and accuracy and to remove the fear of mathematics for school going kids in order to make the process of learning enjoyable and fun loving.
3. To enhance and attain lifetime skills such as Photographic Memory, Listening, Self-Confidence, Attentiveness, Imagination and aims to attain all-round academic proficiency.
4. To inculcate the habit of careful observation, sound reasoning, original thinking and optimum usage of multiple skills in children simultaneously.
5. To recognize 'Abacus' the time-tested wonder tool for children-mastering its beads movements, computing methods using fingers, to learn the basic gesture and pose when computing the beads - that include sitting posture, positioning of arms, angle of fingers, holding of pen, distance between eyes and the numbers in addition to position of Abacus.
6. To master arithmetic functions like Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division correctly, proficiently and systematically.
7. To significantly Enhance Imaging Skills or Photographic Memory among children so that they discover their lifetime skills by exploring and developing the human brain fully.
8. To revolutionize child education in India and create large-scale employment opportunities for young

Purpose of Abacus - Why abacus is important :

One particular use for the abacus is teaching children simple mathematics and especially multiplication. The abacus is an excellent substitute for role memorization of multiplication tables, which some young children find daunting. The abacus is also an excellent tool for teaching other base numbering systems since it easily adapts itself to any base.

Children naturally have vest potential of energy and brain power. But most parents do not know how to tap into the depths of these young mind in the right way and thus fail to realize and nurture these young minds to their fullest potential.

ABACUS TODAY

One particular use for the abacus is teaching children simple mathematics and especially multiplication; the abacus in an excellent substitute for rote memorization of multiplication tables, a particularly detestable task for young children. The abacus is also an excellent tool for teaching other base numbering systems since it easily adapts itself to any base.