Abacus

Abacus - Activating the Right Brain

Abacus is a method of mental calculation. Performed on a virtual image of the abacus formed in the mind, it is based on the principles of abacus calculation. In this case, the abacus is merely a tool, through regular practice of which children are able to visualize and internalize the image of the abacus in their mind.

How fast can it be?

By activating both sides of the brain, all students can achieve calculation speeds that were previously only achievable by math geniuses.

As a matter of fact, in Dec. 2000, a first-year student and his 2 sisters broke 4 Guinness world records with this very same method of calculation.

How can it benefit my children?

Image Abacus trains the students to use the left hemispheres (logical side) to manipulate the virtual abacus (image) on the right hemispheres (abstract side). This unique exercise fosters and strengthens the brain function and can improve the following areas:

Confidence in calculation.
Mental calculation, which is the ultimate resource.
Sense of achievement as one's proficiency improves.
Tremendious development of the right brain
Greater mental capacity.

Intuitive thinking.
Problem solving capability.
Enhances creativity.
Memory capacity.
Concentration and mental endurance.

In short, image abacus training will help any child to retain knowledge more effectively and become more proficient in any subject, especially math.

Introduction to Abacus

What is an ABACUS?

before the invention of a calculator it would have been really difficult to do sums for archeology, experiments or for mere business purposes. In the earlier days a man’s hands and the pebbles used to be the counting device and there were no numerals.It was in this context that the abacus and the counting tables were born.

Abacus Origin

Origin of counter abacus with strings is however unknown but it was used in India, Egypt etc. Later China played an essential role in the development.

Abacus Teaching

Before the electronic calculators have hit the common people, the abacus was used as a teaching aid and comprehensive guide to computing for the beginners.

Introduction to Abacus

What is an ABACUS?

Abacus Origin

Origin of counter abacus with strings is however unknown but it was used in India, Egypt etc. Later China played an essential role in the development.

Abacus Teaching

Before the electronic calculators have hit the common people, the abacus was used as a teaching aid and comprehensive guide to computing for the beginners.

Abacus in Various Cultures

The word abacus is not new to anyone. It is the most ancient tool and the wondrous thing about this is that it is still used in different parts of the world, still fits in this fast world and satisfies the requirements of the world. Abacus was invented centuries ago and till then it is widely used in different aspects of the life.

Many civilizations have used it from the day it was invented and each civilization that has used it has left some mark on its face and has given it some identity. The exact date of the invention of abacus is not agreed upon by all of the historians but it is said that the first ever abacus came onto scene at about 5000 b.c.

At that time the abacus was not like the one we see today rather it was a flat hard surface either of wood or stone on which sand was spread and stick or finger was used to write letters on it.

Mathematical Development and Abacus

Since the dawn of human beings on this earth human beings have encountered with too many situations in which they have to calculate and manipulate to survive in this world. Although those situations have got complex with the lapse of time and led to many new inventions for the convenience of calculations. This development process has many stages. It relates back to the prehistoric time and the first stage of development involves the construction of abacus. Read More....

Mayan Abacus v/s Chinese Abacus

History is a fascinating subject to be studied and heard as a story. It pleases all the age groups. The history of abacus is quite interesting. It is a wonderful thing that such inventions were the necessities of such a time and even today it's a mystery how the secret of abacus spread all across the globe in the same time frame. Read More....

Various Number Systems & Abacus

Abacus is a simple device that is used for calculating simple arithmetical questions. It is a device that is used for centuries by the human beings and has been in use by the human beings for about 4500 years. The simplicity of the tool has enabled many civilizations to construct similar devices with some difference in their designs but with the same purpose of performing arithmetic calculations. Read More....

How Abacus Works?

The abacus is a fun tool to do math with. It helps you learn all about the base ten system (which is the one we use for ordinary math), patterns among numbers read more....

Mental Math

It is an undisputable fact that the abacus had reduced the work load read more....

Modern Applications

Abacus is the device that has been around for many millenniums read more....

Electronic Calculator

Have you ever been to Japan? Just walk through the streets and enter any souvenir read more....

Abacus for the Blind

In this modern age where technology helps aid the blind student read more....

Importance of Abacus

If we go deep into the history books we come to know that abaci was used from the ancient times to perform basic arithmetical problems by the people related to any field of life. Businessmen have used it for centuries to perform basic calculations for the purpose of their read more...

Construct Your Own Abacus

Frequently Asked Questions

Do parent have to teach at home?

Parents are not required to teach the child at home. However, the parent should monitor, comment and encourage the child to do the homework in a manner the child is taught in the MaxWrite class.

How and where to get trained staff from?

Staff recruitment is never a problem for MaxMind programs, since we need normal people (even under graduates) you won’t find any problem in recruiting staff. We will train all your people at no extra cost.

How can I teach without full knowledge?

A master must be a master of his subject, this is one way how MaxMind gains edge, we know our subject well and we know how to create masters. Our training modules makes you perfect and not less than any master of the subject, if you continue your study further you can become master of masters but just completing the course training from MaxMind will sure make you a MASTER. This is our speciallity and you can depend upon us.

How much is recurring monthly cost?

Almost nothing, we have designed the programs as home based business, so if you run the programs from your home and you teach yourself, you will not have any recurring fixed expenses. Even when you run it as a full time program from a commercial location the recurring costs are very nominal.

How much time I need for this business?

MaxMind businesses can be run as full time or part time business. If you plan to take this opportunity as full time business, you will need to give almost 5-6 hours a day and as part time business it will be just 10-15 hours a week, usually on holidays & Sundays. But even as a part time entrepreneurs people generate revenues greater than their full time ventures.

Infrastructure for all these programs?

MaxMind programs are ideally designed as Home Based Business opportunities, so the demand for infrastructure is reduced to minimum & you just need one classroom setup with seating capacity of 20. It can be your home or else you can just tie up with some existing play school to conduct classes.

Do parent have to teach at home?

Parents are not required to teach the child at home. However, the parent should monitor, comment and encourage the child to do the homework in a manner the child is taught in the MaxWrite class.

Do you provide home tutions?

No, we do not offer home tutors at the moment.

How long the course will take?

Normally the training is for 15-20 working days during summer camps or a 3 month once a week course. But, we will access the child’s present handwriting and ability and let you know what will be the appropriate number of classes the child needs to better his handwriting.

How will this benefit children?

The course is intended to supplement (not substitute) classroom learning. It will considerably improve the handwriting of any participating student. An average learner will be elevated to an excellent level, a below average learner will be brought up to an average level, and an excellent learner will be challenged to higher levels of excellence and outstanding performance because of beautiful handwriting.

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