With the internet opening up the doors of knowledge to just about everyone; we have witnessed an increase in parents looking at online learning sites for their children.
 

I'm the author of this article and I'm a qualified abacus teacher, answering questions from around the world online abacus and various questions from online-soroban.com students.

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Most teachers tend to tackle certain subjects like mathematics with a stiff, “military-like” rigidity. Students pick up on this “do-or-die” aura and BAM!

The damage is done. Mentally scarred for life, Mathematics becomes hard! I can relate; in my teens, I wanted nothing to do with the subject!

Only later did I come to understand the fallacy of my sentiment.

This prevalent mental block towards mathematics can be avoided by introducing the children (and some parents) to the Abacus ISHIDO-SHIKI System.

Start while they are young and make an investment in your child’s future.

The seed you plant will grow into a formidable numerical skill-set; carrying our child through advanced math classes, multiple math Olympiad winnings, and scholarly fame.

Teachers use the abacus to teach students how to solve multiple numerical problems.

Abandoning the abacus at a later advanced stage; the children learn how to visualize the questions to get solutions.

This happens at lightning speeds and numbers are produced almost instantly.

If you’re unaware of the abacus basics you will be surprised by the speed and accuracy the students demonstrate.

There are multiple videos online depicting (mostly Asian) students solving extremely advanced equations in their head much faster than their opponents who are using a calculator.

People are left in shock and awe unaware that the children visualize the abacus in their mind hence their lightning speed.

 

1-1.Learning Abacus From Licensed Professionals and Getting Your Own From Online Learning Sites

The abacus isn't a toy for the kids to playtime; nor is it limited to ages 12 and below.

The abacus holds unique benefits for children and adults alike.

Not only is learning the mental calculation system good for kids, adults too can reap beneficially from the system.

Any abacus learning program worth its salt will have tutors well-trained and licensed tutors.

These licensed teachers will teach you how to do addition, subtraction, multiplication with the abacus.

When students learn all about basic arithmetics, they will eventually become proficient in the subject and can even solve complex calculations such as square roots - all with the abacus.

All you will need to begin online learning the abacus is a computer or a smartphone, writing material, a notebook, and a stable internet connection.

When you take the abacus course and witness for yourself the game-changer it is, you may want to introduce your friends, family, and even total strangers to it.

If this the case, then you should definitely consider becoming a Licensed abacus teacher.

Depending on your level of dedication to the program., you can finish the Abacus teacher Training program in just over 6 months.

Complete your training and you will be awarded a teaching license – congratulations are in order.

With a little investment in the Abacus Teacher Training course, as a licensed trainer, you can open your own Abacus Learning Center.

 

1-2.Finding Abacus Online Learning Sites

Online abacus classes have been reviewed and tested by millions of people so far and the feedback from the majority is positive and encouraging.

You’ll find multiple learning institutions that offer online abacus training and we advise you to take your time and do your research.

You will find Google particularly helpful here.

Two top courses I have had great success with are from the Online Soroban’s student class and their educational curriculum.

However as earlier stated, everyone's life situation is unique and what works for me may not be effective for you.

Dedicate at the very least 2 full days to doing background checks, reading the reviews, and contacting the administrators of any program you are interested in.

Another vast resource for learning abacus online is with trial classes.

There are hundreds of online videos that cover everything from beginner classes to advanced calculations.

The benefit of using YouTube is that it is absolutely free and there is a wide range of topics and styles of learning all at your disposal.

The drawback however is the conspicuous absence of a licensed tutor to help you along the way.

There is no one to answer your questions (apart from Google of course).

Another (major) disadvantage of learning using free YouTube videos manifests in the lack of credentials awarded upon completion.

Without the backing of an Abacus certified institution, you, in turn, will lack the prestigious government certification; without which you are unable to teach Abacus as a licensed professional and start your own training program.

To quote a popular English saying, “cheap is expensive”.

 

1-3. Online Learning Sites for Old and Young Students

The homepage of a popular abacus learning program welcomes the user by describing the abacus as a whole brain development tool.

The Abacus is also known to help students after being transformed into a holistic brain development system.

The mind-blowing mental speed and accuracy Abacus users portrayed became a subject of research for many western scientists during the 20th century.

Prominent scientists, Dr. Toshio Hayashi and Prof.

Shizuko Amaiwa pioneered the study of abacus training on children and the brain.

Their research proved that moving fingers and talking aloud (both activities required using the abacus) activates large swathes of nerve cells in sensory and motor regions of the brain.

Proving that starting abacus training while young activates dormant regions in the children’s brain.

When learning the abacus, the art of visualization inevitably becomes a requiem for progress.

During visualization, studies showed the child’s brain undergoes a kind of mental workout resulting in sharper concentration and better visual memory.

In sort of a domino effect, sharper concentration and stronger memory, in turn, trigger speed and accuracy when the brain encounters other problem-solving skills.

The abacus system offers unique benefits for the older generation too; having been shown that learning new skills keep the aging mind sharp.

It is common knowledge that the older one gets, the more forgetful one gets.

Like a sort of knife that gets blunt with continued use.

Where the aging mind is like a blunt knife, the abacus is the whetstone applied to sharpen the knife.

Using hands and fingers to move the beads around enhances gross motor speeds and serves as a kind of exercise for the knuckles, wrists, and fingers.

This strengthening of the joints works to keep maladies of the joints (arthritis and the like) at bay.

The mental hurdles the older generation may encounter when learning the abacus only serve to improve the brain functions.

Functions such as concentration, memory retention ability, and stress levels are all sharpened by continued use of the abacus visualization practice.

 

Overall  
The abacus has proven itself to be a wonderful tool reminding us of that English saying: big things come in small packages.

Who would have guessed a simple contraption made out of beads and wire, held together with a wooden frame, would be such a useful gadget.

It is almost ironic that in this day and age where everything is powered by electricity, this day when WiFi connection is a must and the bigger the screen the better – who would have guessed that a 3000-year-old invention with none of these features, would play such a prominent role in the life of millions of people?

Truly it is amazing and awe-inspiring.

If you are one of the few yet to learn and apply this knowledge, then I highly suggest logging onto your favorite search engine and reach out to the nearest learning center to begin your life-changing journey learning the Abacus.

 

 

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