The abacus is an ancient calculating tool that originated in South East Asia and has become increasingly popular in the Western education system because of its effectiveness in modern day calculation. It can be used for addition and subtraction, and related operations of multiplication and division. It does not require the use of pen and paper, and is good for any number based system.
The simplicity of the device never lets children feel bored while performing calculations on it. The use of abacus is easy to understand for a beginner and it also helps in developing the mind of the children and has been adopted for teaching blind children as well.
Shree Classes Abacus Programme uses the Soroban abacus model which promotes further development of a child’s brain, since the usage of both hands while using the abacus accelerates the functionality of both the left and right halves of the brain, while helping kids perform mathematical calculations more quickly and comfortably. As children progress in each level of the course, they are able to tackle large sums mentally without the need of a physical tool such as a calculator or pen and paper
Prolonged usage of the abacus improves overall brain development, stimulates photographic memory with mental exercises using the abacus, increases concentration levels and helps children stay focused, while making students quicker and more confident in the subject.