What is ABACUS?

Abacus is a simple hand tool used for performing rapid arithmetic calculations. Calculations based on abacus was invented at ancient times and now widely used for brain development program. It consists of a rectangular frame holding a number of vertically arranged rods, on which beads slides up’s and downs.

  • The Abacus, one of the most popular calculating method from ancient times has a history dating back thousands of years, with its origins likely in ancient Mesopotamia around 2700-2300 BC.
  • Highly effective in improving the concentration level of children.
  • Children do fast calculations in mind by visualizing Abacus bead movements.
  • Researches proves that Abacus learners uses both sides of the brain- left hemisphere & right hemispher.

What is Mental Arithmetic🧠?

  • ‘Mental Arithmetic’ is a term used in Abacus for the calculations Done in mind.
  • ‘Mental Arithmetic’ improves Student’s Imagination Skills.
  • ‘Mental Arithmetic’ none other than said as Mind calculation that enhances & improves the concentration level of student.
  • ‘Mental Arithmetic’ teaches to calculate even big numbers in mind & that too within a minute.
  • Effective in cracking, Competitive Time-Based Tests.

Parts of Abacus

  • The boundary on all 4 sides of the abacus is called the Frame.
  • The abacus which we are using has 17 rods. Each rod has 5 beads.
  • The abacus is divided into the upper and the lower part by a horizontal bar called the Beam.
  • The beads in the lower part are the Lower Beads or the Earth Beads.
  • The beads in the upper part are the Upper Beads or the Heaven Beads.