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EasyAbacus

by Edward Barinque

24 pages; Saddle stitched; illustrations; catalogue #05-3128; ISBN 1-4120-8131-9; US$10.96, C$12.60, EUR9.00, £6.30

Abacus users improve their mathematical thinking because the abacus gives numbers and operations a specific look, feel, and thought process. Numbers won't be abstract figures to fear anymore!

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About the Book

According to the National Council of Teacher's of Mathematics (NCTM), students are expected to meet a variety of performance standards. In other words, students are expected to demonstrate mastery of several math skills and concepts. Many students find mathematics a challenge because numbers are too abstract for them. Unfortunately, students have been drilled in rote memorization instead of truly becoming acquainted with numbers. This can lead to frustration and a dislike for mathematics in its entirety. The abacus acquaints the user with numbers and operations by giving numbers a specific look, feel, and thought process. Because there's comfort in familiarity, a student's frustration of numbers and operations may be minimized. These students may find more success in mathematics and may be more willing to meet the challenges of other math concepts.

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About the Author

A passionate educator, Edward Barinque guides and challenges his students to become independent thinkers, problem-solvers, and lifelong learners. His passion for teaching and learning carries over into the martial arts studio where he teaches martial arts skills and self-defense methods. He lives with his wife Nora and their two children in 'Ewa Beach, Hawai'i on the island of O'ahu.

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