The Abacus Club reports the results of a pilot study carried out over a period of 10 weeks, looking at the benefits of using the Japanese abacus as part of an intervention programme on a small group of underperforming Year 1 children in a UK school.   The study investigates the rate of progress of children who have participated in the abacus sessions against a control group.  We used standardised tests at pre- and post-intervention stages which examine a number of features of the children’s performance, including computational skills, oral counting,SEE DETAILS

New abacus maths class will start on Fridays after school at Crossdale Primary School.  You are very welcome to join us for a FREE taster class.  Just call 0759 571 7605 or email Enquiries. The costs for the classes will be £48.00 for half a term.  There will be an initial charge of £15 which will include a book and a 17-rod Japanese abacus.  A book bag and subsequent books are free of charge when you are enrolled onto our classes. If you would like to find out more aboutSEE DETAILS

Falcons Primary School is hosting Japanese abacus sessions throughout August. The sessions are open to both Falcons’ children and the wider community. Register at Falcons to join the sessions by clicking here.