Scientic Proofs.

Here we examine excerpts of scientific researches and proofs that the constant use of the Abacus leads to brain development.

Recent studies have shown that the abacus method of mental calculation is effective in the development of the right brain. At first, this idea was only a hypothesis, but the recent development of high-tech machinery has helped provide tangible research data. In this section, we will present information provided by researchers who study the effects of abacus training.

Amaiwa

Ms. Shizuko Amaiwa
Professor,

Shinshu University College of Education
January 20, 2001

Title: THE RIPPLE EFFECTS OF ABACUS LEARNING

“I have been engaged in research concerning the abacus for many years from the perspective of a psychologist. My research findings show that abacus study not only improves the ability to calculate both on the abacus and mentally, but also provides a beneficial ripple effect on other disciplines. This paper will explain what ancillary disciplines are influenced and the reasons for it.  I will also discuss the characteristics of and future prospects for abacus learning”.

 

Observations and Conclusion:

  1. Improvement of numerical memory
  2. Improvement in memory of spatial arrangement
  3. Progress in solving general mathematical problems

Title: IMAGE THINKING OF ABACUS USERS IS HIGHER THAN THAT OF STUDENTS WHO DO NOT, A STUDY ON BRAIN WAVES REVEALS

 “We have been studying brain waves (EEG; electroencephalography) during various kinds of brain activities for more than ten years. In the beginning of the study, subjects were mainly students. We made them listen to music or calculate mathematical problems and then measured their EEGs to investigate the brain activity.

 When we measured the brain wave in the National Abacus champion, a middle school student, during the mental calculation, the result was unexpected. Usually the left temporal region is used for calculation, but here, it was almost entirely unused. Instead, the brain waves appeared on the right occipital region. In other words, the student carried out calculation using the right brain.”

 Observations and Conclusion:

1.  Abacus users have neural activity in the right brain during calculations.

2.  Abacus usage supports verbal thinking and image processing.

kimiko

Ms. Kimiko Kawano
Researcher,

Nippon Medical School,

Center for Informatics and Sciences

hayashi

Dr. Toshio Hayashi,

Doctor of Engineering,
Professor, Osaka University
Director, Research Institute for Advanced Science and Technology (RIAST)

Title: WHAT ABACUS EDUCATION OUGHT TO BE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF    THE RIGHT BRAIN.

Observations and Conclusion:

  1. Counter measure for the declining birth rate and aging population
  2. Movement of the fingers and talking in a loud voice affects the brain positively.
  3. Development of the right brain by the abacus method of mental calculation is the best form of brain development in children.

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