The Universal Concept of Mental Arithmetic System (UCMAS) is a modern representation of the ancient art of mental arithmetic. An intellectual development program designed to stimulate more complete utilization of the brain, especially the right hemisphere. Abacology helps develop concentration, visual and auditory memory, self-confidence, creativity and, ultimately, the basic skills necessary to be able to face any challenge that requires mental effort.
Who is it for?
Abacology is a mental calculation program aimed at boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 13, an age range in which it has been proven that the ability to learn and acquire skills is greater.
Visible results
- Speed and precision in arithmetic operations
- concentration and attention
- Listening ability
- Observation skills
- Visual memory and spatial orientation
- Imagination and creativity
- Analytical skills
- Learn to learn
- Self-confidence
- What is?
Through mental calculation and using the abacus as a learning tool, students move from the physical to the abstract world; At first they learn to use the 34 UCMAS formulas (in various arithmetic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) on the physical abacus.
But from the first levels, a process of independence from said abacus begins and the acquired knowledge is transferred to a MENTAL (imaginary) abacus. In the course of this action, we contribute to the achievement of the different proposed objectives and the benefits that learning the method entails.
Benefits
The Abacology educational project contributes to avoiding academic failure, ensuring academic success in the transition from primary to secondary school and training students for lifelong learning.
They are motivated by promoting communication and good relationships, carrying out group tasks. They are constantly taught to take mistakes as new learning moments. In our sessions, we do not cross out the mistake, we always try to give a positive vision by putting a circle. Thus, the teacher is left with evidence of the formula in which they are failing and the student, in turn, is left with a more pleasant and satisfactory feeling.
However, an effort is required to obtain the different benefits that make up the method in daily practice. The students are improving in the different academic areas and consequently the motivation accompanies them throughout the development of the program and will continue throughout their entire school stage.
advantage for students
Abacology increases accuracy and speed, as well as improving memory. Helps increase learning, writing, logic, analysis and research abilities. Stimulates concentration as well as understanding. It helps develop imagination, improve child's academic performance and prepares children for competition.
Improve visual memory, self-confidence and reduce learning time. It stimulates the sense of hearing, as well as gives you the necessary security to compete on a world scale. Increases the child's attention and helps him manage stress.
