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Any convincing answers on WHY it is a good idea for kids to learn abacus?
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"Children between 3 and 12 retain a large "plasticity" in their brains which shape according to environmental stimuli. Multisensory teaching is the use of all senses when teaching so that the different channels will support each other in learning. In an abacus math class, the pupil uses the visual channel (eyes), the auditory channel (ears) and kinesthetic (motor memory), and tactile (hands) to learn. Therefore, abacus math effectively motivates IQ effects through multisensory techniques. Multisensory techniques are also believed to be effective for students with learning disabilities." |
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I think other than the maths benefits it improves skills like using a tool and general analytical skills. I don't think there are any practical uses of this anyways. I haven't seen anyone use this anywhere. |
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Multisensory techniques, explained in answer by shiva is very convincing |
We are missing some obvious points here,