Friday, May 16, 2008

SMART MATHS - INTRODUCTION TO NUMBERS ON ABACUS

Q - What is Smart Maths?
A - Smart Maths is an Abacus based Maths program developed for young minds especially 4 to 6 years. The program introduces number concepts based on time tested Abacus techniques; there after young one are taught addition and subtraction concepts and handling of numbers in mind. The program is designed for pre-schoolers up to grade II students. The program has a definitive advantage, as it is based on internationally acclaimed techniques with integrated education concept, where as the teachers and the parents both can actively guide the children in the developmental process.
Q - What are advantages of Smart Maths Abacus Kit?
A - Smart Maths is an international education program for pre-schools and Montessori schools; with Smart Maths Abacus Kit even parents have an option to teach young ones powerful Mental Maths concepts in the comfort of home. The design, the printing and the material used for the program is unmatchable by any standard. Smart maths books are designed to entice kids, they will love to play and work on Smart Maths books.
Q - Smart Maths is applicable to which age group of students?
A - The curriculum aims to reach out kids of age 4 years to 6+ years. The program is designed for students up to grade II.
Q - What are the advantages of Abacus based Mental Maths vis-a-vis conventional Maths?
A - Abacus is a proven ancient oriental device to handle numbers with ease. How ever the advance researches carried out by eminent scholars indicate that, Abacus aids in activation of Right Brain of Abacus users. After sufficient practice, children are able to acquire strong visual skills with improved mental retention. Even parents and teachers who use Abacus find tremendous improvement in their mental skills.
Q - What is the difference in Smart Maths Abacus program and other Abacus programs?
A - All other Abacus programs are based on class room learning i.e. you need to take your child to Abacus classes, which are costly and some time impractical. Parents realise that unlike other subjects, they are not able to guide their kids at home. Smart Maths Curriculum is based on self learning books. The program is easily adaptable in schools/ home schools. Parents/teachers can independently guide the young ones and empower them with mental maths skills.
Q - What if parents want to send their kids for formal Mental Maths classes?
A – Yes, Smart Maths is being taught at all Smart League Education Centres. However, if parents/schools desire, the program can be integrated in the school curriculum at fractional cost with unmatchable quality and results.
Q - Where all Abacus based maths is practiced?
A - Abacus based maths is a part of the curriculum in oriental countries i.e. China, Japan, Malaysia. This is one of the reasons students from these countries have strong maths and imaging skills. However, in more then 24 countries incl USA, UK, Australia and India Abacus based mental arithmetic courses are available by various private companies through private centres and weekend classes.
Q - What are the advantages if I guide my child, myself with your self learning kit?
A - The biggest advantage is that you will be able to guide and control the learning process of your child. Secondly, it results in saving of more than $2400 every year. Even when the education is imparted in the schools it makes education more versatile and effective and avoids lots of inconvenience and results in saving up to $1200 every year.
Q - What if a school wants to conduct Smart Maths program in it’s curriculum?
A - Smart Maths program is easily adaptable in school curriculum. The program is based on self learning books. How ever for more effective teaching techniques schools may contact Smart League Education management for training of faculties. Option of training of school faculties and program implementation under Smart League Education guidance and certification is also available.
Q - What are the options available for the students after they complete Smart Maths program?
A - Students who finish Smart Maths Program, are eligible to be enrolled to third module of Smart League Abacus Basic Program. The Basic program is designed for students of third grade and above. This program is quite popular as ‘Abacus’ program in schools for students of III to VII grades.

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