Benefits of teaching children Abacus Maths

While most of us want our kids to achieve greatness in life, it is important for them to understand that early childhood is the most crucial phase in terms of emotional, intellectual, physical and social development. While scientific facts point that human brains peak up only during early childhood, it is important a child gets exposed to information early on. No two children are the same and while some may be exceptionally good at reading, others may do better in writing or doing things differently-which brings us to the topic, Maths!. Let us be honest here, which kids love mathematics or solving problems? In fact, as per research, even adults loathe it and many feel that if they had been exposed to a smarter way of learning mathematics as a child in effective learning environments in primary schools, then their outlook would have been a more pleasant one.

For kids, mathematics can be difficult and boring and unless an interest is cultivated in learning it the right way, they may grow on to hate it. So what is one thing that we can do to make maths interesting to them? We thought of a new approach to maths and make it interesting through abacus. One of the greatest things about the abacus is that, it makes math fun and puts the student at ease. We at Ellen school have adopted the most successful and proven way to make mathematics attractive and joyful with Abacus maths.  We are one of the best matriculation higher secondary schools in Sholinganallur to have introduced Abacus in our curriculum for all.

Imaging counting without writing the numbers down. Difficult right? There were times when we have used our hands and fingers for counting. As the numbers grew, many started to use stones, beads and sticks. Abacus is said to be born using them as an inspiration and these were called as the counting board or the calculating table which was invented in China around 500 BC. It is in active use worldwide and is one of the fastest ways of calculating and learning maths. It is faster than a calculator and it gifts young learners with an opportunity to shine in mathematics from a really young age. It sets a solid foundation for learning right from primary school and here are some benefits of using abacus maths.

1. Improves problem-solving abilities.
2. Provides a solid learning foundation for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
3. Increases memory power and sharpens overall mental formation.
4. Better and faster calculation skills
5. Sharpens concentration and observance.
6. Develops confidence and self-esteem.
7. Increases endurance for stress and pressure.
8. Teaches clearer logical reasoning.
9. Makes mathematics meaningful, useful and fun.
10. Heightens stronger mental visualization skills.
11. It sharpens reading, writing and listening skills.

Every human has the same chance of maximizing his/her intelligence which is largely linked to an external environment that our genes. We are all born with the same brain, and using the right learning tools early on is what makes each person different. So why not give your little one a chance in life and enroll them in a school that offers abacus maths. To learn more about abacus maths and how we can help, chat/call with us today.