How to Use a Japanese Abacus


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This book will teach you step-by-step how to perform addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, square roots and practical examples on a Japanese abacus. Great for both children and adults. Clearly explained with text and pictures throughout every stage of your calculation.




Learn to Do Math With Soroban a Japanese Abacus


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Learn how to add, subtract, multiply, divide and find square roots with this easy to use instruction guide. There are many sample problems with step-by-step instructions. The illustrations make it easy to follow along with the descriptions. Practice and perfect skills as you learn with the numerous practice problems given at the end of each chapter.







Advanced Abacus


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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.




Abacus Mind Math Instruction Book Level 1


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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.




Japanese Abacus for Kids


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This book will teach you step-by-step how to perform addition and subtraction on a Japanese abacus. Clearly explained with text and colored pictures throughout every stage of your calculation. It has been specifically written for children.




Complete Abacus Mind Math


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A Complete Abacus Mind Math Instruction and Workbook for addition and subtraction, the book includes: Instructions on how to effectively introduce children to mind math with ways to build their skill. Integrated workbook work is given after each instruction section. Examples are shown for each section with clear graphics on how to proceed. The book explains how to calculate both on the abacus and in the mind. The Soroban has for a long time been used as an instrument to fast track children into a better understanding of math. Abacus Mind Math with its methodical approach: 1. Strengthens mental visualization 2. Sharpens concentration 3. Improves academic results 4. Enforces problem solving techniques These attributes combine to boost the confidence of the child throughout their learning years. This useful and impressive skill would be an asset for anyone.




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


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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.




Japanese Abacus Use & Theory


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The Japanese Abacus & Theory book is easy to follow, and gives the reader step-by-step directions on how to use it correctly while applying it to practical use. The imperfect numerical notation and scarcity of suitable writing materials in ancient times are presumed to have given rise to need for devices of mechanical calculation. While the definite origin of the abacus is obscure, there is some reason for believing that its earliest form reckoning table covered with sand or fine dust, in which figures were drawn with a stylus, to be erased with the figure when necessary. Though the Abacus is an older tool for calculation it still is used today in Japan taking on a different name called Soroban. Though the Japanese Abacus or Soroban may appear mysterious or even primitive to those raised in the age of pocket calculators and desktop computers, this intriguing tool is capable of amazing speed and accuracy. It is still widely used throughout the shops and markets of Asia, and its popularity shows no sign of decline. Here for the first time in English is a complete explanation of how to use the abacus.




How to Use a Chinese Abacus


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Learning how to use a Chinese abacus has never been easier with this step-by-step guide book. Clearly written with graphics that show every stage of your calculation.




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