The abacus predates the alphabet and the invention of glass, but its use can help modern day students increase their math proficiency and understanding. Ulrich Boser, the author of Learn Better, ...

I recently read, with great interest, several articles on “Common Core” math. Another attempt to try and improve math skills in a country that does so poorly compared to other countries in the world.

experience in 8th grade math class at the former Schaaf Jr. High School in Parma. Our teacher had us build and use an abacus in class to help learn math skills. She also introduced us to the Base ...

In this amazing video, a group of brilliant children use an abacus to solve math equations at lightning speed. Watch as these incredible kids tackle these problems with just their whits and an abacus.

When I was a kid learning arithmetic the only visual aid I remember is flash cards. These were useful for memorizing single-digit addition and multiplication, but is memorization really the best ...

As kids get better at using the abacus, they become more confident in their math skills and less afraid of math.

Now that digital learning is the way of the future, children and students are increasingly using online abacus platforms to expand their skill sets. Some kids have a natural aptitude for math and ...

Vinaya Kulkarni said she believes she has the program that will help grade-school age children gain confidence and competence in arithmetic. Kulkarni is the founder and head teacher of Abacus West, ...

FORT LEE — For 10 seconds, a series of 50 random three-digit numbers flashed on the screen. After another second, abacus master Jeonghee Lee announced she'd finished the mental addition, correctly ...