Mental arithmetic for kids: what it is and how it changes the way your child thinks
What is Mental Arithmetic?
Mental arithmetic is a way of calculating in your head by picturing a soroban (the Japanese abacus). At first children move the beads with their fingers; with practice the abacus forms in their imagination and they calculate with no paper or calculator.
How it helps your child
- Fast, accurate adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.
- Longer focus and stronger attention in class.
- A visual memory that helps in every subject.
- Confidence in maths instead of fear.
Suitable ages
The program suits children aged 4 to 14, and each age has the right starting level.
How Top Soroban teaches it
At Top Soroban children learn in small groups with a certified trainer, through clear levels that each end with a certificate, free trainings on the website between classes, and championships where they challenge themselves.
Try Mental Arithmetic with your child
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