Untitled Document. The abacus used by individuals who are blind is called the Cranmer Abacus. It is based on the Japanese Soroban abacus with some tactile modifications. The abacus allows students to set up and calculate math problems, without the aid of a calculator. The use of the abacus develops math concepts and skills.
There are no more beads to set in the one’s column. To set the number 10, set 1 lower bead in the second column from the right, giving us a 1 in the ten’s column. You must then clear the 9 in the one’s column. This gives a 1 in the ten’s column and a zero in the one’s column.
Video advice: Abacus Multiplication
This video is a tutorial for multiplying two double digit numbers using an Abacus.
Cranmer Abacus — Addition – First set 2,474 from left to right in the order that it is spoken. Beginning in the thousand’s column, set 2 thousand, 4 hundred, 74. Working from left to right, begin in the thousands column, Add 5 using direct addition. In the hundred’s column, add 3, by using indirect addition, set 5 and clear 2. In the ten’s column, add 1 using direct addition. Finally, in the one’s column, add 6 using indirect addition — set one bead in the next column to the left and clear 4.
The Abacus: A Brief Introduction
Identify parts of the abacus and basic finger technique.
The abacus is usually built of various hardwoods and is available in different sizes. The frame from the abacus has a number of vertical rods which numerous wooden beads are permitted to slip freely. A horizontal beam separates the frame into two sections, referred to as upper deck and also the lower deck.
Video advice: How to use the abacus, Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide /GTflix
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Preparation & Bead Values
Proper finger technique is paramount in achieving proficiency on the abacus. With a Chinese abacus, the thumb and the index finger together with the middle finger are used to manipulate the beads. Beads in lower deck are moved up with the thumb and down with the index finger. In certain calculations, the middle finger is used to move beads in the upper deck. The Java version of the abacus is a limited simulation of the real device because the fingering technique is completely obfuscated by the mouse. Abacus Apps on touch-screen tablets are better simulations. With a real abacus, constant practice is indispensable in achieving virtuosity in calculating speed.
Static multiplication with the Abacus in Montessori
In this Montessori Math activity, the directress teaches the child how to do multiplication using the abacus.
- Early Maths
- Introduction to the Decimal System
- The Short Bead Stair
- Seguin Boards
- The Hundred Board
- Bead Chains
- The Snake Game
- Group Operations
- Large Number Rods
- Recording with the Small Number Rods
- The Strip Boards
How is static multiplication done using the Abacus?
Operations with the Abacus: Static multiplication (without change)How is static multiplication done using the Abacus? In this activity, the child learns how to multiply using the abacus and recording the answers on the expanded notation cards with the correct coloured markers. The directress begins the activity by placing the expanded notation card in front of the child and reading through the operation with him read (2343 x 2)The directress then reminds the child of the (x) sign and tells him that they need to multiply the number twice. She reminds the child that they need to take 3 twice as they are multiplying by 2. The child brings forward 3 unit beads, she then leaves a space and brings forward another 3 unit beads. He counts and records 6 in the units column. The child is encouraged to continue in the same manner with the tens, hundreds, and thousands. The directress reminds the child to record the answers in the correct column with the correct coloured marker. Once the operation is complete, the directress shows the child how to check the answers.
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