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daynacook1111
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Abacus helps in Problem Solving
« on: Sep 25th, 2013, 11:59pm » |
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The fundamental of having effective problem solving skills is that an individual is able to perform basic mathematical operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division without difficulties.
Abacus assists the user to become perfect in these operations, through speed and accuracy thus making the pathway to problem solving smooth. Also, skills like visualization, memorizing and recalling, which is the outcome of Abacus training, adds to enhanced problem solving abilities.
Good problem solving skills facilitate in minimizing the math pressure and improve academic performance. This ultimately reduces the aversion of mathematics in children and encourages them to excel in it.
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Re: Abacus helps in Problem Solving
« Reply #1 on: Sep 26th, 2013, 2:39am » |
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on Sep 25th, 2013, 11:59pm, daynacook1111 wrote:The fundamental of having effective problem solving skills is that an individual is able to perform basic mathematical operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division without difficulties.
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I disagree with this. In fact, I would imagine a lack of ability to perform these operations leads the problem solver to discover workarounds.
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Re: Abacus helps in Problem Solving
« Reply #3 on: Sep 27th, 2013, 6:29am » |
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That's funny.
Also because
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Guess why I removed Dayna's second post 
And of course Feynman is completely right. If you don't know numbers even a bit, you can add 1 and 2 and you won't bat an eye if it comes out a million. A calculator or abacus can be invaluable in doing calculations, but without some sense of what the right answer might be any mistake will easily go unnoticed. (My father was a math teacher, so I've seen some baffling mistakes on tests.)
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Re: Abacus helps in Problem Solving
« Reply #4 on: Sep 27th, 2013, 6:39am » |
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Anyway, you can now find them for free on the AppStore and PlayStore.
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Re: Abacus helps in Problem Solving
« Reply #5 on: Sep 27th, 2013, 7:26am » |
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*lol* using a virtual abacus on a handheld computer?
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Re: Abacus helps in Problem Solving
« Reply #6 on: Sep 27th, 2013, 7:39pm » |
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I also disagree that it even possible to improve the entire spectrum (not exactly the word I want) of visualization/memory by repeatedly doing one activity.
Part of my job for a period involved counting up a collection of objects and adding to that number a multiple of either twelve or eight. After a little bit this became so automatic that I would get the result after merely looking at the objects. Now, god forbid I have to the same for thirteen: I would have to start from scratch. (And obviously it did not help me with the recent triangles riddle  )
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Re: Abacus helps in Problem Solving
« Reply #7 on: Sep 30th, 2013, 6:08am » |
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For routine calculation, a prosthetic device (pen-and-paper, abacus, calculator, etc) can improve precision and speed.
I have come across a student who, when trying to multiply two 3-digit numbers together with pen and paper, got an 18-digit answer (2 digits for each of the 9 partial products) - he had some idea of the method, but no sense of what the answer might look like...
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Re: Abacus helps in Problem Solving
« Reply #8 on: Oct 24th, 2013, 1:36am » |
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yeah... i am sure abacus helps in programing....
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Re: Abacus helps in Problem Solving
« Reply #9 on: Oct 24th, 2013, 2:23am » |
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yes ,
We at Master Mind Abacus developed teaching methods and train student mental math accordingly. Improves brain development for kids with Abacus maths learning.
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Re: Abacus helps in Problem Solving
« Reply #10 on: Jan 25th, 2014, 3:49am » |
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Very true. ABACUS is now to some extent replacing the traditional maths at school level.
It has been successfully implemented in many schools and results are found to be excellent. Students who have learnt ABACUS are quite sharp and fast at calculations and problem solving.
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