Hey there. I got … Hey there. I got myself one exactly like the brass one he has on ebay for about $15aud. The wooden Japan types are around the $20-$50aud.
I still use a slide rule and abacus around in my office. I recon it keeps your mind active somewhat.
Luckily, a friend … Luckily, a friend of my mom spent their vacations in Thailand so she bought it for me from a seven-eleven^^
I have no idea where to order them in the internet.
The abacus is … The abacus is actually faster than majority of technology to this date, when i worked at the bank of Tokyo, my friend used hi abacus, and could even beat me, a trained worker in the bank, with my machines, i always thought they were incredible
To you maybe. Not … To you maybe. Not everyone is the same. Some people find the abacus easier, which is why it’s still used. Also because people in third world countries may not be able to afford a digital calculator so the abacus is an obvious choice. It just depends on what you’re used to.
It is probably one … It is probably one of the best ways to teach children math. Math should be made interactive and fun for kids. The amount of time pushing multiplication tables – all that teaches is a list. Children love being involved in finding the answer. It teaches them to learn for themselves.
for thoes of you … for thoes of you that don’t “get it” (how is counting beeds easier than a calc’), the answere is quite simple (and yet, hard to understand).
Today, many of you naturally make the conections betwen an amount, and the number representing that amount (5, is just the number 5, it’s not 5 things).
For kids, making this connection is hard (not to mention, the concept of zero, “how can you have something to represent nothing”).
Ever wonder about the abacus? This venerable classic is surprisingly easy to use. Check out this brief demo!
February 27th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
Thank you! I always …
Thank you! I always wondered how the heck to use one… now I know! XD
February 27th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
I take abacus …
I take abacus classes and I dont use the end. I use the middle of the abacus!
February 27th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
thank you for the …
thank you for the Video!! ^_^
February 27th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
@Grcar57
Mine …
@Grcar57
Mine arrived today and i got it off ebay for no bids i could just buy it now for $15.90 But it ould take 2-3 week to arrive
February 27th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
@kermit30au
You …
@kermit30au
You may be right.
Btw I’ve never heard of a slide rule before, thx.
February 27th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
Hey there. I got …
Hey there. I got myself one exactly like the brass one he has on ebay for about $15aud. The wooden Japan types are around the $20-$50aud.
I still use a slide rule and abacus around in my office. I recon it keeps your mind active somewhat.
February 27th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
@AbsoluteMenech
…
@AbsoluteMenech
FAUX
February 27th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
Luckily, a friend …
Luckily, a friend of my mom spent their vacations in Thailand so she bought it for me from a seven-eleven^^
I have no idea where to order them in the internet.
February 27th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
@iamstoned4life
…
@iamstoned4life
where I can order this wonder =)) I NEED IT xD
wtf are they teaching us!! I DEMAND THIS! crime against humanity xD i feel retarded now..
February 27th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
Thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
February 27th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
Mine arrived today …
Mine arrived today =D
February 27th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
eh not really, a …
eh not really, a calculator is a bit faster than this man
February 27th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
The abacus is …
The abacus is actually faster than majority of technology to this date, when i worked at the bank of Tokyo, my friend used hi abacus, and could even beat me, a trained worker in the bank, with my machines, i always thought they were incredible
February 27th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
it’s very well …
it’s very well explained – thanks!
February 27th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
i never could pick …
i never could pick this for months in school and i just learned how to use this in 5 minutes. thanks
February 27th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
To you maybe. Not …
To you maybe. Not everyone is the same. Some people find the abacus easier, which is why it’s still used. Also because people in third world countries may not be able to afford a digital calculator so the abacus is an obvious choice. It just depends on what you’re used to.
February 27th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
thank you !
thank you !
February 27th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
men i can do that …
men i can do that without using abacus or calculator. just hand written. try me men hand writing vs abacus i think i could win
February 27th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
hey it may be …
hey it may be easier, but we would like to try something new!
February 27th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
Thank you… Great …
Thank you… Great job!
February 27th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
It is probably one …
It is probably one of the best ways to teach children math. Math should be made interactive and fun for kids. The amount of time pushing multiplication tables – all that teaches is a list. Children love being involved in finding the answer. It teaches them to learn for themselves.
February 27th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
for thoes of you …
for thoes of you that don’t “get it” (how is counting beeds easier than a calc’), the answere is quite simple (and yet, hard to understand).
Today, many of you naturally make the conections betwen an amount, and the number representing that amount (5, is just the number 5, it’s not 5 things).
For kids, making this connection is hard (not to mention, the concept of zero, “how can you have something to represent nothing”).
the abacus helps in making that leap.
February 27th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
Rice
Rice
February 27th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
calculators are …
calculators are obviously easier to use
February 27th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
thanks a bundle. …
thanks a bundle. I’ve had one lying around for ages, and can finally use it!