The benefits of mental arithmetic

Thanks to the system of mental arithmetic, the kids start to learn foreign languages more easily and quickly. It is not hard for them to memorizing dates and facts, theorems in physics and mathematics, or formulas in chemistry. The development of the two hemispheres of the brain has a positive effect onto the acquisition of knowledge by both the humanities and the natural sciences. In addition, the mental arithmetic has positive impact for the development of imagination, creativity, and  analytical abilites. It also provides the possibilities for creative solutions and cope with the different issues. That increase the sense of success, the self-confidence, and the motivation for new skills and knowledge. The application of mental arithmetic is a steady fundamental for building a successful personality.

When is recommended to start mental arithmetic training

A number of studies and analyzes show that a child’s brain develops most intensively from 4 to 12 years. At this age, information is perceived and assimilated most quickly and well, and the acquired knowledge is stored forever. Imagination, memory and analytical thinking are developed. Therefore, the earlier the training starts, the better.

The essence of training

The mental arithmetic training starts with an abacus. Moving the required number of balls, it is a way that children learn to count. In the next stage, this action is performed in the mind, example the children mentally imagine that they moving the required number of balls. In this approach are mixed  several types of activities such as tactile, motor and computational. Also the fine motor skills are developed as well as the brain whole activities are on action.