Abacus 101: Beginner's Abacus & Mental Math: Learn the Story, Concepts & Basics of Traditional Abacus
Abacus 101: Beginner's Abacus & Mental Math: Learn the Story, Concepts & Basics of Traditional Abacus

Author: Tong Dazai

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2016-12-16

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 9781520160122

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This is a simple guidebook for people who are interested in learning the introduction of how an Abacus works. The book includes simple explanation of the theory of abacus, how to read an abacus, and how to use an abacus to do simple calculation. The book includes a rule sheet for those who is interested in depth learning. At its simplest, abacus is a language that will translate numbers into beads. It will train your brain muscles to better focus, enhance your memory and become more observational. Learning to read numbers on an abacus really does open up a whole new world to explore.

Abacus 101: Beginner's Abacus & Mental Math: Learn the Story, Concepts & Basics of Traditional Abacus
Abacus 101: Beginner's Abacus & Mental Math: Learn the Story, Concepts & Basics of Traditional Abacus

Author: Tong Dazai

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2016-12-16

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 9781520160122

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This is a simple guidebook for people who are interested in learning the introduction of how an Abacus works. The book includes simple explanation of the theory of abacus, how to read an abacus, and how to use an abacus to do simple calculation. The book includes a rule sheet for those who is interested in depth learning. At its simplest, abacus is a language that will translate numbers into beads. It will train your brain muscles to better focus, enhance your memory and become more observational. Learning to read numbers on an abacus really does open up a whole new world to explore.

The Abacus
The Abacus

Author: Jesse Dilson

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Published: 2013-07-30

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1466850132

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The abacus is as useful and effecient a machine today as it was when it was first created centures ago. Whether you're an expert in the latest computer technology or you're mastering arithmetic and word problems for the first time, it won't take long to learn the basics (and even the not-so-basics) of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing on this ingenious and fun-to-use mathematical tool.

Advanced Abacus
Advanced Abacus

Author: Takashi Kojima

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2012-07-09

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 1462903657

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This handy guide will take abacus users from beginner to master level in a very short time. Though the Japanese abacus may appear mysterious or even primitive, this intriguing tool is capable of amazing speed and accuracy. it is still widely used throughout the shop and markets of Asia and its popularity shows no sign of decline. This volume is designed for the student desiring a greater understanding of the abacus and its calculative functions. The text provides thorough explanations of the advanced operations involving negative numbers, decimals, different units of measurement, and square roots. Diagrams illustrate bead manipulation, and numerous exercises provide ample practice. Concise and easy-to-follow, this book will improve your abacus skills and help you perform calculations with greater efficiency and precision.

Helping Children Learn Mathematics
Helping Children Learn Mathematics

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2002-07-31

Total Pages: 53

ISBN-13: 0309131987

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Results from national and international assessments indicate that school children in the United States are not learning mathematics well enough. Many students cannot correctly apply computational algorithms to solve problems. Their understanding and use of decimals and fractions are especially weak. Indeed, helping all children succeed in mathematics is an imperative national goal. However, for our youth to succeed, we need to change how we're teaching this discipline. Helping Children Learn Mathematics provides comprehensive and reliable information that will guide efforts to improve school mathematics from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The authors explain the five strands of mathematical proficiency and discuss the major changes that need to be made in mathematics instruction, instructional materials, assessments, teacher education, and the broader educational system and answers some of the frequently asked questions when it comes to mathematics instruction. The book concludes by providing recommended actions for parents and caregivers, teachers, administrators, and policy makers, stressing the importance that everyone work together to ensure a mathematically literate society.

The Trachtenberg Speed System of Basic Mathematics
The Trachtenberg Speed System of Basic Mathematics

Author: Jakow Trachtenberg

Publisher: Souvenir Press

Published: 2011-03-01

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 0285639951

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Do high-speed, complicated arithmetic in your head using the Trachtenberg Speed System. Ever find yourself struggling to check a bill or a payslip? With The Trachtenberg Speed System you can. Described as the 'shorthand of mathematics', the Trachtenberg system only requires the ability to count from one to eleven. Using a series of simplified keys it allows anyone to master calculations, giving greater speed, ease in handling numbers and increased accuracy. Jakow Trachtenberg believed that everyone is born with phenomenal abilities to calculate. He devised a set of rules that allows every child to make multiplication, division, addition, subtraction and square-root calculations with unerring accuracy and at remarkable speed. It is the perfect way to gain confidence with numbers.

Vedic Mathematics Made Easy
Vedic Mathematics Made Easy

Author: Dhaval Bathia

Publisher: Jaico Publishing House

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 8179924076

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A Simplified Approach For Beginners& Can you multiply 231072 by 110649 and get the answer in just a single line? Can you find the cube root of 262144 or 704969 in two seconds? Can you predict the birth-date of a person without him telling you? Can you predict how much money a person has without him telling you? Can you check the final answer without solving the question? Or, in a special case, get the final answer without looking at the question? Can you solve squares, square roots, cube-roots and other problems mentally?All this and a lot more is possible with the techniques of Vedic Mathematics described in this book. The techniques are useful for students, professionals and businessmen. The techniques of Vedic Mathematics have helped millions of students all over the world get rid of their fear of numbers and improve their scores in quantitative subjects. Primary and secondary school students have found the Vedic mathematics approach very exciting. Those giving competitive exams like MBA, MCA, CET, UPSC, GRE, GMAT etc. have asserted that Vedic Mathematics has helped them crack the entrance tests of these exams.

Why Don't Students Like School?
Why Don't Students Like School?

Author: Daniel T. Willingham

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-06-10

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 0470730455

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Easy-to-apply, scientifically-based approaches for engaging students in the classroom Cognitive scientist Dan Willingham focuses his acclaimed research on the biological and cognitive basis of learning. His book will help teachers improve their practice by explaining how they and their students think and learn. It reveals-the importance of story, emotion, memory, context, and routine in building knowledge and creating lasting learning experiences. Nine, easy-to-understand principles with clear applications for the classroom Includes surprising findings, such as that intelligence is malleable, and that you cannot develop "thinking skills" without facts How an understanding of the brain's workings can help teachers hone their teaching skills "Mr. Willingham's answers apply just as well outside the classroom. Corporate trainers, marketers and, not least, parents -anyone who cares about how we learn-should find his book valuable reading." —Wall Street Journal

Abacus Mind Math Instruction Book Level 1
Abacus Mind Math Instruction Book Level 1

Author: Sai Speed Math Academy

Publisher:

Published: 2014-06-01

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 9781941589007

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Abacus Mind Math Instruction Book Level 1 (for teachers and parents): Goal for Level - 1 Addition - without carryover problems Subtraction - without borrowing problems Topics covered: Basics of abacus How to do mind math How to do dictation 5 exchange concepts explained in detail with examples Skill building activities explained Instruction book includes: Examples for each concept with detailed pictures and steps by step instruction on how to calculate and what to tell your students while teaching. Theory behind the formulas explained in simple terms. Over 380 sample problems for teachers and parents to practice the concepts. These sample problems can be used to introduce your child to the concept with effortless ease. Instruction on how to effectively introduce children to mind math with ways to build the skill. Dictation - a very important aspect of abacus training is explained with useful ideas to achieve. Skill building activities are explained that help you train your child. Common mistakes made by students with ways to help them avoid making these mistakes are outlined. Corresponding practice work for children is given in the two workbooks that are sold separately under the following titles. " Abacus Mind Math Level 1 Workbook 1: Excel at Mind Math with Soroban, a Japanese Abacus Abacus Mind Math Level 1 Workbook 2: Excel at Mind Math with Soroban, a Japanese Abacus " Soroban, the Japanese abacus is a very useful visual tool that helps children 'see' numbers as beads while calculating. Soroban perfectly fits with the base 10 number system used at present and provides a systematic method (formulas) to follow while calculating both on the tool and in the mind. Mastering of this tool will enhance your child's basic math comprehension, speed and accuracy. In general, when children practice mind math, they get a very important sense of achievement that helps raise their confidence as students. You can also see an improvement in their concentration, tenacity, memory power and listening skills.