![]() Children generally have a pre-dominant style of learning but at UCMAS we enhance each learning style, which not only enhances their dominant style but also develops their less dominant style of learning. Learning activities in a UCMAS class help children develop their Kinaesthetic, Auditory and Visual learning styles. It’s all nature’s way of ensuring that the brain ultimately splits up tasks to maximize efficiency. The brain carefully balances and assigns control of certain functions to each side. In the UCMAS program, children are trained on arithmetic operations and formulas which are stored in their logical side of the brain, and while doing mental math, they convert the logical numerical representation of numbers into bead images utilizing their visual side of the brain and retrieving formulas which are stored in their logical brain, thus developing both the logical and creative functions of the brain simultaneously. The left/logical side of the brain governs different functions related to number, text, sequencing, formula, and analytical interpretation, whereas the right/visual side of the brain governs functions like face recognition, spatial memory, power of estimation and comparison, processing of tunes/ music etc. ![]() Today there are various websites you can refer to gain knowledge of either method.The human brain is functionally divided into 2 hemispheres, the logical side and the visual side. And what could be a better way to practice then using the math worksheets. The key in both techniques is to practice and implement the methods in your day-to-day life. Vedic math can be started at later ages as well without any difficulty. With Vedic math one can also solve complex geometrical theorems and algebraic problems. Vedic math goes much more beyond just the basic calculations. Vedic math also starts at a basic level of numbers and gradually progressing to simple additions, subtractions, multiplications and division. Abacus math if started during later ages can create a bit of hindrance. Eventually the child retains the memory of bead positions and the relevant notation. Abacus math starts at very basic level by teaching the numbers and then progressing to calculations. Abacus math should be started at very early childhood, as young as age 4. ![]() This promotes rapid, balanced whole brain development. When children use both hands to move the abacus beads to perform arithmetic calculations, there is quick communication between the hands and the brain that stimulates both the right and left hemispheres of the brain. ![]() Beads are moved up and down and various columns to represent the number. With Abacus math, abacus is used as a tool to learn calculations. These formulae describe the way the mind naturally works and are therefore a great help in directing the student to the appropriate method of solution. These 16 one-line formulae originally written in Sanskrit, which can be easily memorized, enables one to solve long mathematical problems quickly. Some examples of sutras are "By one more than the one before", "All from 9 & the last from 10", and "Vertically & Crosswise". The system is based on 16 Vedic sutras or aphorisms, which are actually word-formulae describing natural ways of solving a whole range of mathematical problems. These ancient scriptures were rediscovered by Sri Bharati Krsna Tirthaji (1884-1960) and he translated the complex text into simpler understandable mathematics. Hindu philosophy is based on Veda-s (ancient scriptures written in Sanskrit, some say as old as 5000 B.C.) and mathematics translated from these texts is termed as Vedic Mathematics. Vedic Mathematics has no legal definition. Abacus use can build confidence, provide a sense of achievement, promote intuitive thinking, enhance problem-solving capability, stimulate creativity and improve concentration and mental endurance. Abacus math is a technique derived from this very old technique and fits right into the modern day world. However it was in China the abacus was innovated further and used heavily in day-to-day life for calculations. Over the period abacus has evolved into different types as it traveled across the world. The abacus is an ancient tool invented during Greek and Roman times. Before we indulge straight into the differences let us first know what these two methods are. ![]() These techniques are: 1) Abacus Math and 2) Vedic Math. With either of this technique students are able to do large and complex calculations in their head without need of any modern day electronic devices. Today two different ancient methods are available for school students to conquer math. ![]()
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