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01. What are abacus and mental arithmetic?
Abacus is an ancient calculator originated from China. It was used for basic mathematic operations and solve questions like square roots....
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Jan 30, 20211 min read
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02. Why do students learn abacus and mental arithmetic?
One common question people have is “In an era of easy access to computers and calculators, why go through the trouble of learning mental...
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Jan 29, 20211 min read
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03. Abacus and Mental Arithmetic’s Complimentary Functions.
The main purpose of abacus and mental arithmetic training is to give young students the ability to do basic mathematic operations...
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Jan 28, 20211 min read
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04. What is the best age for students to learn abacus?
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...
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Jan 27, 20211 min read
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05. How to choose a good abacus?
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...
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Jan 26, 20211 min read
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06. The necessity of memorizing beads formula.
For the basic abacus addition and subtraction calculations movements, the abacus design is one upper bead and four lower beads. There are...
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Jan 25, 20213 min read
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07. Auxiliary function of mental arithmetic shadow bead card.
The mental arithmetic shadow bead card refers to a picture of the abacus that the teacher assists the student in establishing the abacus...
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Jan 24, 20213 min read
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08. Mental Arithmetic with listening and reading.
The main purpose of learning abacus is to lay the groundwork for mental arithmetic. The difference between mental arithmetic and school...
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Jan 23, 20211 min read
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09. The purpose of finger-counting.
In some abacus centers claim that young children can start learning abacus from the age of 4. Their syllabus usually starts with...
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Jan 22, 20211 min read
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10. Learning the meaning of adding and subtracting columns.
Why is it necessary to study the addition and subtraction of vertical and horizontal columns? First is that when the school mathematics...
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Jan 21, 20214 min read
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11. The Combination of abacus and elementary school math.
Why does abacus help build the foundation for math in elementary school? The main reason is math in Grade 1 to Grade 4 are made up of...
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Jan 20, 20211 min read
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12. Multiplication and division teaching should determine its position first.
The abacus starts from the eighth level (or finishes learning with two digits). If the students have no comment errors and correct...
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Jan 19, 20213 min read
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13. What can parents do to help when students are learning abacus?
The first six months are the most crucial period. Since it is quite different from traditional school math, the first six months will be...
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Jan 18, 20211 min read
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14. Is accuracy or speed more important in Abacus and Mental Arithmetic learning?
In the process of learning abacus, most teachers will first emphasize on the accuracy of calculation, which is a natural concept. First...
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Jan 17, 20213 min read
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15. The importance of over-quotient in division
In the study of abacus and mental arithmetic, if you ask students: which subject is the most difficult one among addition, subtraction,...
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Jan 16, 20214 min read
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16. Complimentary functions of computer flash calculation
In the past three decades, the footprint of the abacus has gradually spread all over the world. This is a well-known fact. But with the...
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Jan 15, 20213 min read
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17. Pointers for older abacus and mental arithmetic students (6 to 10 years old)
The best age for students to start learning abacus and mental arithmetic is between the age of six and ten. Students of this age have...
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Jan 14, 20213 min read
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18. The importance of choosing the best abacus teaching materials
The selection and use of abacus and mental arithmetic teaching materials determine the effectiveness of students learning. Good layout...
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Jan 13, 20213 min read
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19. How long should a student learn abacus?
How many years does a student need to learn abacus? The more appropriate question would be what level a student should attain in abacus....
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Jan 12, 20211 min read
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20. What is the certification exam?
In abacus, certification exam is held once or twice a year. The levels tested depend on student’s current learning state. The exam...
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Jan 11, 20211 min read
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