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Amidst the global coronavirus epidemic, large gatherings like SAMA Competition carry too much risk. Instead, SAMA will hold a special...

To bring abacus and mental arithmetic education to more parts of the world, SAMA is excited to announce a new partnership with Altarek...

Abacus is an ancient calculator originated from China. It was used for basic mathematic operations and solve questions like square roots....

One common question people have is “In an era of easy access to computers and calculators, why go through the trouble of learning mental...

The main purpose of abacus and mental arithmetic training is to give young students the ability to do basic mathematic operations...

The best time (for a student) to begin learning abacus is between age six to ten. Students/children under six are not fit to hold a...

The importance of an abacus is akin to that of a good musical instrument for a musician. Abacus is a multi-purpose tool. It does not need...

For the basic abacus addition and subtraction calculations movements, the abacus design is one upper bead and four lower beads. There are...

The mental arithmetic shadow bead card refers to a picture of the abacus that the teacher assists the student in establishing the abacus...

The main purpose of learning abacus is to lay the groundwork for mental arithmetic. The difference between mental arithmetic and school...

Dear SAMA Chairman, Due to the outbreak of the COVID-19, we think that restricting travelling is safe for us for the time being. After...

2019 SAMA Competition in Taoyuan, Taiwan. The first SAMA Competition welcomed contestants from 15 countries, including China, Hong Kong,...

SAMA's founding chairman, Mr. David Liao was invited to give a seminar in Yerevan, Armenia. Thank you for all of the teachers who...

SAMA will introduce the Instructor Certification Program later this year. Below you will find the general information and terms. SAMA...

SAMA will introduce its Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Instructor Certification Program later this year (jointly with PAMA). This new...

Thanks to all your support, the SAMA Inauguration successfully concluded in August! SAMA now boosts more than 10 member countries and...

The dates for the next Training Session for Teachers will be December 13 to 15 in Taipei, Taiwan. The Training Session for Teachers have...

In some abacus centers claim that young children can start learning abacus from the age of 4. Their syllabus usually starts with...

In July of 1999, Pan Pacific Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Association (PAMA) held its first international abacus and mental arithmetic at...

2018 SAMA Inauguration Ceremony The Secretariat is excited to announce that the Summit Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Association (SAMA)...