<![CDATA[All About Abacus Training]]>I have intended to send my son for abacus course, but the minimal age is 4 years old and mine is 3. Does any one send their kid to those mental abacus course before? Does it work and help in mathamatics abilities?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/42/all-about-abacus-trainingRSS for NodeSat, 18 Apr 2026 12:36:50 GMTSun, 11 Nov 2007 03:54:59 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to All About Abacus Training on Tue, 09 Jan 2024 08:31:20 GMT]]>Anyone can share the referral code for CMA Ang mo kio? Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2126660https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2126660Tue, 09 Jan 2024 08:31:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Abacus Training on Mon, 23 May 2022 05:14:51 GMT]]>hello anyone with novena or toa payoh centre pls?

any referral code to share pls thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2068315https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2068315Mon, 23 May 2022 05:14:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Abacus Training on Thu, 20 Jan 2022 03:36:41 GMT]]>Hi, anyone is currently with CMA JURONG EAST branch?


Would like to get referral code pls. Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2056377https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2056377Thu, 20 Jan 2022 03:36:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Abacus Training on Sun, 07 Nov 2021 21:41:38 GMT]]>

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CMA is bettter, it uses 2 hand to count is def much faster.
I have parents and friends telling me how regretted they put their son in 3G classes (which uses one hand), later they tried to switch to CMA that uses 2 hand the child is totally confused. Even my son CMA instructors dont encourage parents to change from 3G to 2 hand abacus.
I have a nephew that uses 3G, and his uncle told me compared to my son, he is so much slower he could see the difference between 2 hands and 1 hand counting.

There’s one CMA trainer in this same thread saying that 3G also uses 2 hands for calculations. I am confused how come your son & your nephew is using 1 hand for counting?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2045362https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2045362Sun, 07 Nov 2021 21:41:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Abacus Training on Sun, 24 Oct 2021 08:46:51 GMT]]>Hi,


I am looking for a private tutor for abacus dual hand system. Kindly pm if anybody is interested or please share if there is a recommendation.

Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2043588https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2043588Sun, 24 Oct 2021 08:46:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Abacus Training on Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:51:18 GMT]]>Hi


Any CMA (AMK) referral code for sharing?
And recommended teacher at tat center? Thank you. 🙏

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2035558https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2035558Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:51:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Abacus Training on Fri, 06 Aug 2021 03:19:55 GMT]]>Hi, anyone is currently with CMA Bedok branch? Would like to get referral code pls. Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2033349https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2033349Fri, 06 Aug 2021 03:19:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Abacus Training on Mon, 04 Jan 2021 04:06:14 GMT]]>Hi all, would like an opinion on whether such progress is considered good / average / poor by the teacher.


My kid learned abacus in a group enrichment setting for about 2yrs (K1-K2). No specific “branded” program, just an enrichment teacher, group of about 5-10 kids, 1.5hr a week.
He can currently do addition / subtraction up to >10000.
But haven’t learned multiply / divide.
Nor have his class progressed beyond using the abacus to mental math / visualising the abacus / using fingers etc. Which I’m rather disappointed by.

In the new school year, I’m currently wondering if I should switch him to one of the “branded schools” (probably CMA?) or just continue privately 1x1 lessons with the same teacher.

Private is more convenient (no need to arrange transport), but I’m not sure his progress can be considered good so far. Any thoughts on this? Like is this considered good already, am I expecting too much?
Sorry, don’t mean to sound like a tiger mom, but wanna make sure that we don’t just waste time, money and opportunities. He’s generally a bright kid, so I don’t think it’s the comprehension that’s the issue.

Thanks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2010700https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2010700Mon, 04 Jan 2021 04:06:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Abacus Training on Tue, 01 Oct 2019 04:47:16 GMT]]>Just went through abacus short course. A thought on it. It’s very technical and dry and nowhere you can be "creative". May not be suitable for young kids if it doesn’t interest them. It’s just a drill to do the homework n sit through the class. Lots of "theory and formula to remember…can be fun to some if they like to tackle and play with tools. In my opinion, k1 is the youngest to start.


It will only benefit as much as your child is drawn and show interest and has good attention/focus, if not, they would not yield the benefits. Just imagine getting a secondary school kid to learn masters mathematics formulas…it just strains them too much. Basically, that’s the whole idea of learning maths in preschool in a fun and creative way, that would get their foundation going already, why abacus? they learn about numeracy in a realistic environment with concrete materials through play etc…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1938940https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1938940Tue, 01 Oct 2019 04:47:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Abacus Training on Thu, 01 Aug 2019 10:02:39 GMT]]>

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Terrible centre. They only interested in talented kids. When my kid was too slow to catch up with their progress, he was asked to quit immediately
Who was the teacher that your son was under ? How long were u with them?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1925581https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1925581Thu, 01 Aug 2019 10:02:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Abacus Training on Sat, 13 Jul 2019 07:36:18 GMT]]>Terrible centre. They only interested in talented kids. When my kid was too slow to catch up with their progress, he was asked to quit immediately

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1919442https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1919442Sat, 13 Jul 2019 07:36:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Abacus Training on Thu, 27 Jun 2019 13:05:13 GMT]]>Why not try teaching abacus to your child by yourself? It’s very easy to learn.


I’ve ordered a $3 soroban from eBay and whilst I’m waiting for it to arrive in the post I’m teaching my 5 year old to count on his fingers like a soroban (thumb represents 5). He loves “helping me” solve my counting problems by advising me what to do when I run out of fingers (“use the other hand!”). He’s starting to use his fingers the soroban way, but young children are still learning finger coordination so it’s a lot harder for them than it is for adults who take it for granted.

I initially planned on enrolling him in a soroban course but I figured I don’t need to pay someone so much money to teach basics like 2+2 and 7+8. Once the child knows the basics it should be easy to apply the same logic for larger numbers. It takes years of repetition for it to become second nature, so it’ll cost thousands of dollars in course fees to actually get good at it. I’ve asked mathematicians at university what they think of it and they all say they think that’s a waste of money. ‘Real maths’ is about problem solving according to them, not doing basic arithmetic fast.

Abacus is being promoted as a kind of brain enrichment program, but a child’s brain will be enriched by just about any non-passive activity.

So why are parents spending so much money and time on abacus courses? Some children mentioned on this forum are doing these classes when my child’s fast asleep, and one reason I do this is because scientists say that lots of sleep is important for a child’s mind and body.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1916153https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1916153Thu, 27 Jun 2019 13:05:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Abacus Training on Sat, 14 Jul 2018 08:21:36 GMT]]>Abacus training improve the concentration, confidence and memory capacities of children. So to know more about abacus training visit http://braincarve.co.in

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1857565https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1857565Sat, 14 Jul 2018 08:21:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Abacus Training on Thu, 25 Jan 2018 09:24:42 GMT]]>Hi I intend to enroll my son at CMA Farrer Park centre (City Square mall). Anyone has a referral code to share? Thanks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1830708https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1830708Thu, 25 Jan 2018 09:24:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Abacus Training on Thu, 01 Jun 2017 07:48:12 GMT]]>Anyone who wants to homeschool 3G abacus and wishes to have the material, pls PM me. I have the introductory books (2-3books?) and the abacus to let go at a reasonable fee. Will throw in additional mental math(2-3?) books and flashcards from ibrain. All pencil-written but gives you an idea how to guide your child.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1777257https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1777257Thu, 01 Jun 2017 07:48:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Abacus Training on Sat, 03 Dec 2016 15:50:30 GMT]]>My girl and niece are currently attending ‘Fun with abacus’ at katong branch. Very pleased to have sent them there cos both of them are really enjoying it now : )

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1738289https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1738289Sat, 03 Dec 2016 15:50:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Abacus Training on Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:40:46 GMT]]>Great news for Parents; just heard this great news from my niece's CMA centre when I was enquiring.


For Parents keen on trying a Abacus/Mental Arithmetic Programme for your kids, CMA is having a FREE TRIAL lesson promotion now till 26 Nov 2016.

Parents just need to register for your Free Trial Lesson via this link: http://trial.cma.edu.sg/
NOTE: You have to scroll ALL the way DOWN to register.

Understand that the child must be:
-At least of 4years of age
-Able to write numbers 0 to 9; it's ok if the child tends to write in mirror-image or the number '8' becomes a infinity sign 😜
-Know the Number Sequence from 0 to 9

Registration for the Free Trial Lesson closes on 26 Nov 2016, and the Free Trial Lesson must be redeemed by 23 Dec 2016 as most CMA centres will be closed from 24th Dec 2016.

Hope this helps Parents here who are keen to try this programme! 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1729058https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1729058Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:40:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Abacus Training on Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:39:03 GMT]]>

lchunleo:
hi all,


my child is in the abacus class. i wondering what other ways can i make abacus fun for him? is it true, that it is possible to count with an abacus in the brain? thank you

Hi not sure which Abacus programme your child is in, but my niece is in the CMA Advanced Programme, and yes she visualises the abacus in her head to do her mental arithmetic sums. :).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1729057https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1729057Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:39:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Abacus Training on Tue, 16 Aug 2016 06:44:34 GMT]]>hi all,


my child is in the abacus class. i wondering what other ways can i make abacus fun for him? is it true, that it is possible to count with an abacus in the brain? thank you

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1711074https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1711074Tue, 16 Aug 2016 06:44:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Abacus Training on Sat, 04 Jun 2016 07:12:39 GMT]]>It seems like everyone is spending a lot of time trying to find enrichment / tuition programs for their children.

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]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1686698https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1686698Sat, 04 Jun 2016 07:12:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Abacus Training on Thu, 02 Jun 2016 12:30:30 GMT]]>Thanks mummies!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1686166https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1686166Thu, 02 Jun 2016 12:30:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Abacus Training on Sun, 22 May 2016 06:25:32 GMT]]>There's a ongoing FREE TRIAL promotion for NEW CMA Mental Arithmatic students.


Parents have to state their interest via the form at http://trial.cma.edu.sg/

Understand the promo is valid till 8 August 2016, and parents have to \"redeem\" their free trial lesson by 31 August 2016, after which the trial lesson fee of $31 applies.

This would be great for any parents considering CMA to train your kids' mental abilities.

Your child would need to be at least 3.5 years old. know the number sequence and how to write numbers 0 to 9.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1682496https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1682496Sun, 22 May 2016 06:25:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Abacus Training on Mon, 16 May 2016 00:37:08 GMT]]>

Lixit:
Hi am keen to let my kid learn abacus anyone good in North area?

Hi, u can comsider cma. They have branches islandwide

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1679797https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1679797Mon, 16 May 2016 00:37:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Abacus Training on Sun, 15 May 2016 17:06:56 GMT]]>Hi am keen to let my kid learn abacus anyone good in North area?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1679740https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1679740Sun, 15 May 2016 17:06:56 GMT