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

• One of the most popular calculating method from ancient times.
• 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 hemisphere.
• Highly effective in improving the concentration level of children.

What is Mental Arithmetic ?

• ‘Mental Arithmetic’ is a term used in Abacus for the calculations done in mind.
• Even big numbers can be calculated in mind, that too within a minutes.
• ‘Mental arithmetic’ improves student’s imagination skills
• Effective in cracking competitive time based tests.
• Mind calculation enhances the concentration level of student.

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.

What are the advantages of Abacus ?