Wooden Abacus
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With an abacus, you learn mental math, arithmetic operations, and visualisation skills. Beyond math, abacus training also improves concentration, memory, fine motor skills, and problem-solving abilities, helping to stimulate higher-brain functions for overall mental development.
Mathematical Skills
- Arithmetic Operations: Students learn to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and can even learn to calculate square and cube roots.
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Mental Math: The abacus is used to train the brain to visualize numbers and manipulate them mentally, developing a strong sense of mental calculation.
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Number Understanding: Users gain a deep understanding of number patterns and relationships, making it easier to solve complex mathematical problems.
Cognitive and Mental Benefits
- Concentration and Memory: The process of manipulating beads and performing calculations enhances focus and attention span.
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Visualization and Creativity: Students learn to create a mental image of the abacus, which boosts their visual and auditory memory and creative thinking skills.
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Brain Stimulation: Abacus use stimulates both the left and right sides of the brain, leading to better overall brain health and the engagement of higher brain functions.
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Problem-Solving: By breaking down complex problems into simpler steps, students develop better problem-solving strategies.
Physical and Other Skills
- Fine Motor Skills: The precise and repetitive movements of the fingers required to move the beads improve fine motor skills.
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Confidence and Discipline: Success in abacus challenges builds self-confidence, and the disciplined, orderly approach to problems instills discipline in other areas of life