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Abacus, Russia and Japan, Medieval
We chose to build two abaci from different cultures in order to compare them: the Russian (Schoty) abacus and the Japanese (Soroban) abacus. The Russian abacus was made specifically for counting ...
朝日新聞社2d
Parents turn to abacus so their little ones shine in mathematics
Nevertheless, the abacus is enjoying a resurgence with parents in the Reiwa Era that started in 2019. At the Takashima Soroban School in the Akabane district of Tokyo’s Kita Ward, students ...
Japan Today26d
Calculation skills, mental arithmetic and concentration can be nurtured through soroban classes, with a focus on junior high entrance exams.
The abacus is enjoying a resurgence after surveys have repeatedly shown that children proficient in old-school soroban techniques can quickly solve complicated mathematical problems. Calculation ...