The abacus, also called a counting frame, is a calculating tool that has been in use since ancient times and is still in use today. It was used in the ancient Near East, Europe, China, and Russia, centuries before the adoption of the written Arabic numeral system.
Abacus is a simple tool or hardware used for performing rapid arithmetic calculations. Calculations based on abacus was invented at ancient times and now widely used a brain development programme. It consists of a rectangular frame holding a number of vertically arranged rods, on which beads slides up and down.
- One of the most popular calculating methods from ancient times.
- Children do fast calculations in mind by visualizing Abacus bead movements.
- Researches prove that Abacus learners use both sides of the brain- left hemisphere & right hemisphere.
- Highly effective in improving the concentration level of children.
Beginner's First Level-
- Addition,
- Substraction,
- Place value of beads