FAQs
Question 1: How does Abacus and Mental Math help my child in Primary School? 1. Improved Calculation Skills: Mental math trains students to perform calculations quickly and accurately in their heads, which is essential for everyday problem-solving. 2. Conceptual Understanding: Using the abacus helps children understand the concepts of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in a tangible way, laying a strong foundation for advanced math. 3. Enhanced Concentration: Both mental math and abacus require focus and concentration, which can improve a child's attention span and overall cognitive abilities. 4. Boosted Confidence: Mastering mental math and abacus techniques gives children confidence in their math abilities, making them more willing to tackle challenging problems. 5. Enhanced Time and Stress Management: Early into the training, children will engage in speed training where children will practice managing their and speed while writing accuracy.
Question 2: Will my child become reliant on the abacus? After children are able to add and subtract simple questions, they will be introduced to the mental card. Mental card encourages children to imagine the beads moving. Hence, they will be engaging in mental math, reframing children from being reliant on the abacus.
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