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Features
- Size: 25x10.3x1.6cm
- Plastic construction
- 13 columns in different colors
With its intermediate size, this abacus strikes a good balance: it is large enough for children to perform calculations comfortably, yet compact enough to easily fit into a child's bag without being cumbersome.
The different colors of each row help children with their calculations by clearly distinguishing units, tens, hundreds, etc., reducing the risk of confusion.
About the Chinese Abacus
This Chinese abacus is an ideal tool to help children better understand mathematics. The benefits of an abacus are evident from an early age. It allows children to take a more active role in their learning process and promotes a clearer understanding of the abstract concepts underlying mathematics, especially arithmetic—a subject that requires significant mental effort.
The abacus helps children develop mental calculation skills and learn to compute much faster. The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide almost instantly offers a great insight into the abacus's functionality. Beyond basic math operations, it can also be used for more advanced tasks, such as fractions, percentages, and more. It truly is a unique device that makes math fun and engaging and, in many ways, acts both as a toy and an educational tool!
One of the great advantages of the abacus is that it helps children learn to use their hands more effectively. It encourages a more active role in learning, which improves memory and concentration. Children will also develop better fine motor skills, essential for using the abacus.
This Chinese abacus was designed as a tool to help students navigate this challenging phase by focusing on practicing core skills like calculation speed rather than spending excessive time on repetitive tasks such as rote memorization of numbers. The goal was also to create a durable and modern product suitable for various ages and learning needs. The intent was not just to make this product fun, but also practical.
Origin of the Chinese Abacus
The Chinese abacus is a tool used to perform arithmetic calculations through beads sliding on wires. It has been used in China since the 2nd century BC and was introduced to Europe in the 17th century. Its name derives from the Greek word "abax" (a table without legs).
The abacus is not only the name of a calculating device but also the name given to an ancient Chinese mathematical text containing its instructions.
The first European description of abacus use dates back to 1280, when Brother Jordanus, a member of the Dominican order in Italy, described its use.
