Calculator VS Abacus

Abacus	Calculators
Input      -   By the child Process  -   Done by the child  Output  -    Take out by the child	Input     -    By the child            Process    -    Internal            Output    -    Display
v Abstract numbers take the form of beads, so the child finds it easy  to compute using abacus. v Child does the information processing, and hence knows how to arrive at the answer	Presses the buttons and gets the answer. Computation is done by the calculator Calculator does the information processing, so Child does not know how answer is arrived
v When abacus is removed after some time, Child would have  internalized the abacus to perform the computation by image of abacus  Increase the self confidence	When calculator is removed after some time Child is totally at a loss. Increases gadget dependency.
v Child acquires skills v Interaction of Right and Left Brains resulting in Whole brain development. v Child emerges as the winner	No skill attained Brain utilization only takes place. No gain achieved

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ABACUS - Collections

ABACUS - Uses

Universal Concept Mental Arithmetic (UCMAS) is an International Concept.
The basic tool for training in this is "the Abacus".

• Using abacus, children are trained in basic arithmetic functions such as Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, attaining Speed & Accuracy.
  After a period of training using Abacus, children start doing mental arithmetic without using Abacus itself. This skill is developed by their using imaginary Abacus. The brain skills of children start developing from 4 years onwards in many folds. Proper training will make them develop memory skills and the same is thus manifested.

• The hidden skills among children such as mathematical and other skills are brought out with the usage of 2000 years-old tool called Abacus,designed by the Chinese. This method of skill development program was introduced by UCMAS-U.A.E (Al Satwa) in the country.

• The Abacus used in the training program does not need Electricity or any kind of power. Hence this can be operated anywhere. The Arithmetic solutions are distinctly visible on the Abacus with the beads in positions.
  Based on the Formulae, each bead in each of the rods has a value due to its position. Adopting this method, the beads are moved to change its positions, in the process of arithmetic functions, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division at a high speed.

• Research studies reveal that Left hemisphere of the brain is responsible for Analysis, Sound, Language, etc.

• Similarly, the Right hemisphere of the brain is responsible for Integrated information, picture, Recollection, Creativity, etc.

• Visualization Skills (Imaging skills) falling under photographic memory are one of the important skills for every human being.

• The fingers and their movement for manipulation make the beads take their due positions and form a picture with a mathematical value for it. Each child during their practice daily move 500 or more beads daily. After a few months training, a few lakh beads are manipulated and bead positions are visualized. Due to this, Right brain becomes very active and the imagery skills thus develop very well. The memory skills thus developed only make the objects and experiences are stored in the brain for recollection, whenever and wherever required. Thus the Imaging skills enhance the Memory and bring out the hidden skills in children.

• In the children of the age group 4 – 12 years, 15 to 85% of the brain development happens. Training children at this age results in fruitful development.

• Children using both their hands using the training method by manipulate the beads for computation and through prolonged training do arithmetic calculations with Speed and accuracy.

• Even the senior students, qualified graduates and other experts use for their calculations gadgets like calculators, computer based applications, etc for knowing the answers. Whereas the Abacus trained children do not need any gadget and they do their calculations using imaginary abacus, visibly moving the fingers (some even do not do that) calculate and come out with the answers in seconds which is possible only through this mode of calculation. Both speed and the accuracy will be maintained at a high level. Those who witness this are amazed.

ABACUS - Advantages

Advantages of Abacus

• Whole Brain Development Program.
• Specially the Right Brain.
• Skill Imparting Program.
• Development of Reasoning Capability.
• Revolutionize the field of child Education.

ABACUS - Function

The function of Abacus Mental Arithmetic in Exploring Children's Intelligence. 

In The Early Stage through the practical teaching and proof from researchers, mental arithmetic had mobilized the learning initiative if children in mathematical concept,and give free rein to develop their right brain, letting the children react faster, think nimbler and smartly, understand deeper and stronger remembrance on the lessons taught on school.
       Recognize the causality of objects is the substantial feature of human thought. This recognition formed and developed by the influence from living and educational factors during the infant period.
Mental arithmetic works effectively in strengthen children's ability in abstract thought.
      Recognizing the causality of objects cause children think smartly, strengthen his contingency ability; uphold his competitiveness, conception and judgment.
       Applying the abacus mental arithmetic teaching method of U C MAS as the enlighten teaching for the children will be able to double out the effectiveness and subsequently shorter their comprehensive time and obtain the effectiveness faster.
       The formation and development of mathematical concept and operation ability is the important part in developing children's thought.
       According to investigation on researches and a series of classrooms' observation, abacus mental arithmetic is beneficial in enhancing children thinking ability, especially the function of right brain.  The abacus, also called a counting frame, is a calculating tool used primarily in parts of Asia for performing arithmetic processes.
      Today, abacuses are often constructed as a bamboo frame with beads sliding on wires, but originally they were beans or stones moved in grooves in sand or on tablets of wood, stone, or metal.
       The abacus was in use centuries before the adoption of the written modern numeral system and is still widely used by merchants, traders and clerks in Asia, Africa, and elsewhere.

      The user of an abacus is called an abacist.

ABACUS - History

Modern Times Abacus :

Modern Times Abacus :

Modern Times: The Suan-pan, the Soroban and the Schoty are from the period c. 1200 A.D to the present.

Abacus is a Latin word that has its origins in the Greek words abax or abakon (meaning “table” or “tablet”) which in turn, possibly originated from the Semitic word abq, meaning “sand”. 

The abacus is an instrument, a manual tool invented by the Chinese 2000 years ago. We offer training using the Japanese Soroban abacus, which is has one upper row of beads and four lower rows. 

We have found the Soroban abacus particularly effective for teaching mathematical calculating skills to young children.

The abacus is a tool used by the Chinese since about 500 BC for the simplest of calculations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as fractions and square roots. 

A Chinese abacus is made up of a wood frame divided into two parts separated by a beam, with an upper deck of two rows of beads and a lower deck of five rows of beads. A series of vertical rods allows the wooden beads to slide freely. 

         The abacus as we know it today did not appear in China until about 1200 A.D. Over time the abacus traveled to Japan and evolved into what it is called today: the soroban. 

A soroban is made up of a wooden frame divided into two parts separated by a beam, with upper deck of one row of beads and a lower deck of four rows of beads.

ABACUS

What is an Abacus?

History of Abacus:

Abacus is a Latin word that has its origins in the Greek words abax or abakon (meaning “table” or “tablet”) which in turn, possibly originated from the Semitic word abq, meaning “sand” 1.

Abacus or 算 盘 (suan4 pan2) in Chinese was a widely used computing machine before the invention of modern computers. The mathematics of abacus is called 珠算 (zhu1 suan4) in Chinese. Although it has been used for thousands of years in businesses all around the world, abacus is losing to computers as a practical computation tool.

Then why should we learn abacus? Chances are you won’t always have a calculator with you when you go shopping. But you’ll still need to be able to add, subtract, multiply or divide. So it’s important to know and feel confident about doing sums in your mind.

There are various forms of abacus, but the principles are all the same.