Abacus Classes.pdf
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The document discusses the abacus as an ancient and effective tool for enhancing children's mathematical skills through a multi-sensory approach. It highlights the benefits of early learning, recommends ages 4-5 for optimal engagement, and presents the curriculum goals associated with the abacus method. Additionally, it promotes the Maths Wizard program, designed to foster whole brain development and improve problem-solving abilities in children aged 5 to 13.
Abacus Classes.pdf
- 1. Abacus Math
- 2. What is Abacus? ➢ Abacus is a method used to improve mathematical skills in kids in an intelligent and playful way. It is considered to be the fastest way of learning math thereby helping improve the problem-solving ability in kids. ➢ It’s an ancient multi-sensory calculating tool, that helps kids understand math in an easy and interesting manner. Abacus a Chinese calculator also called “Suanpan” and has been used for more than 2,000 years back. ➢ It consists of a wooden frame divided by a horizontal bar into upper and lower sections. The vertical wires consist of beads from top to bottom. The part of the wire is referred to as heaven or upper deck, and the area below the bar is referred to as “Earth” or lower deck. ➢ In this tool, the lower bead has a value of one and the upper bead has a value of 5. The abacus method is used to perform math problems like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and even extraction of square-roots and cubic roots.
- 3. Curriculum Goals • Higher sense of reasoning power • It improves concentration • Development of long- and short-term memory • Critical thinking skills • Self–reliance
- 4. In-class Activity • Using the abacus tool in a right way • Using mind for maths calculation • Using fingers for calculation • Using left and right brain functions • https://mathswizard.in/
- 5. Class Information • Explain how students will be evaluated and graded. • Tell parents when report cards and progress reports will be sent home. • Describe the amount of homework students can expect. • Provide a calendar of upcoming events, such as class field trips
- 6. What is the right age to learn abacus Well, the best answer is “learning has no age limit”. But it is proved that starting learning at an early age helps build a kid’s strong foundation and rapid brain development. Also, the kids learn faster at an early age because their mind is fresh and free of tensions. Hence, we recommend parents enroll the kid in abacus anywhere from 4-5 years of age.
- 7. Why choose Maths Wizard? • At Maths Wizard we offer kids a complete advanced abacus and Mental training program that helps build your child’s whole brain development, self-confidence, creative thinking, logical and reasoning ability. Our unique abacus Maths course is designed to capture your child’s interest and love for Maths We are well aware of the kid’s situations and we also understand each child is unique and has a different learning style but it is important that the child has to master the Maths skills and hence we use a holistic approach to help meet the needs of the students. • We create an environment where your child gets completely engaged and develops a love for learning Maths and by the end of the course, the child becomes an independent learner and develops the motor skills thereby improving their learning and development.
- 8. ELigibility! • 5yrs to 13yrs. • LEVELS – • Basic (1 & 2) + 9 levels…. Total 11 levels… • SESSIONS: – • Basic 1 Level – 15 classes • Basic 2 Level – 30 classes • Levels 1 to 9 – 30 classes each level
- 9. Questions? • Take questions from parents. • Ask parents to fill out a questionnaire about their child. – Have them describe areas in which they would like to see their child improve. – Have them describe their child's personality, interests, and talents.
- 10. Handouts • Handouts might include: – A list of school phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and Web site addresses. – Copies of classroom and school policies. – A list of materials that children will need for class.