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ABACUS
It makes high speed calculation
It is error proof
It is very easy for the beginner to learn
It is handily carriable
It is easy to operate on
It has beautiful outlook and durable construction
It is inexpensive
Using the abacus also:
- Fosters a greater sense of numbers.
- Helps develop an intuitive understanding of numbers through their concrete representation.
- Fosters one's trust in the process of calculation by enabling one to observe it in action.
- Manifests the concept of decimal places and the progression of units by tens physically.
- Instantly accomplishes addition and subtraction when numbers are placed on the abacus.
- Improves understanding of compounded numbers (through the use of supplementary numbers for 5 and 10).
- Helps in developing the beneficial qualities of concentration, patience, and endurance.
- Fosters one's confidence in calculation.
- Uses a left to right calculation method, which makes quick estimation and rounding off possible.
- Works on the decimal rather than fractional system, an easy progression to digital systems.
- Develops mental calculation, which is the ultimate resource.
- Develops the right brain tremendously.
- Leads to greater mental capacity.
- Expresses large numbers simply and easily.
- Provides a sense of achievement as one's proficiency improves.
- Abacus education enhances progress in various abilities. Scientific analyses have demonstrated the effectiveness
of abacus training in improving the following six abilities:
- Ability to concentrate (Concentration)
- Ability to visualize and to be inspired (Inspiration)
* Ability to memorize (Memorization)
* Ability to observe attentively (Insight)
* Ability to process information (Information processing)
* Ability to listen and read quickly (Speed reading and listening)
Course Structure
Learners' levels
Suitable for:-
Kids/Junior Abacus - Age 4 ~ 6
Senior Abacus - Age 7 ~ 13
School based Abacus - Age 4 ~ 6 and Age 7 ~ 13
There are eight (8) levels each of three months duration. In the first level, the basic functions of abacus, addition
and subtraction are taught. The second level introduces to visual skill enhancing exercises. Multiplication in the third level,
division in the fourth, decimals in fifth and digits variation, fractions and percentage operations in the sixth, seven and
eight levels to complete the entire Abacus programme. Emphasizing on regular practice, to keep our students in touch, we conduct
competitions every six months and award prizes."
Certifying Authorities: Genius Abacus & Vedic Maths (A wing of the Enlighten Foundation, Warangal
A.P, India)
Teacher/learner ratio 1:20
Course session 2 hours per week (to be allocated flexibly)
Each level 3 months
Medium of instruction Telugu, English and all regional languages.
Examination
Enlighten Foundation - Genius Abacus & Vedic Maths (IIT Foundation) Warangal (AP) India, will organize International/National/State
and centre level abacus and mental arithmetic and exclusively on Vedic Mathematics examinations twice every year. Certificates
will be awarded to students who have passed the examinations.
GENIUS ABACUS & VEDIC MATHS
(A wing of the Enlighten Foundation)
The Global School of Intelligentsia
(Online Education through Video Conferencing)
Using an abacus, a child can do all arithmetic calculations up to
10 - 21 digits and master the skill of doing it mentally, without relying on modern devices such as calculators.
There are procedures and training methodologies to master abacus use. When children use both hands to move the beads for
small and large arithmetic calculations, the quick communication between hands and brain stimulates brain cells, promoting
quick, balanced and whole brain development.
It enables children to:
understand the base-ten number system and place values,
understand concepts of carrying and borrowing in arithmetic, and
visualize close relations between numbers and numerals.
Learning Mathematics with the Abacus is available in Andhra Pradesh exclusively through Enlighten Foundation's Genius
Abacus & Vedic Maths Academy. Beginners use the Learning Mathematics with the Abacus text book to start adding and subtracting
numbers up to 100. They start by identifying the different parts of the abacus, holding and using it correctly, mastering
the correct fingering technique in moving the beads, and learning to visualize as they calculate.
Learning Mathematics with the Abacus Part - 2 focuses on addition and subtraction of numbers up to 1,000, and develops
multiplication and division skills.
Activities in these books (8 levels) have been carefully designed and structured by a panel of academicians, curriculum
specialists and instructional designers to ensure that pupils not only learn mathematics effectively, but also develop the
ability to perform mental calculations.
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