What is Mental Arithmetic?
Mental Arithmetic is a form of calculation that is solely done by the human mind using mental power or performing mathematical calculations mentally, without using any physical or external instruments such as a computer, calculator, paper, or pencil.
The advantages of learning Abacus and Mental Arithmetic (both-hand abacus system):
People who have mastered Abacus and Mental Arithmetic (Two-Hand Abacus System) demonstrate these positive results:
- More developed left and right brain
- Brain beta wave frequency formation
- Improved calculation skill
- Keener sense of sight, hearing and feeling
- Improved concentration and absorption power
- Improved analytical and logical skills
- Better creative and imaginative skills
- Better memory power
- More self-confidence
- More self-reliant
- Better comprehension skills
- Sharper Observation Capabilities
- Improve endurance
- Improve reflexes
- Better Hand-Body-Listening-Mind Co-ordination
Left Brain and Right Brain
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What does it mean to be left-brain or right-brain dominant?
Many scientists agree that there seem to be two mode of thinking: the intuitive, creative mode of the right brain hemisphere and the highly logical, organised mode of the left brain hemisphere.
Our personalities are determined, to a great degree, by our preferred mode of thinking and reasoning.
Actually, our dominant brain mode is a very fascination thing to explore, and it can tell us a lot about how we can study and learn more efficiently.
Left Brain Dominant Traits
People who are left-brain dominant tend to be:
- Organised
- Logical
- Detail oriented
- Practical
- Analytical
- Objective
They are usually:
- Good at mathematics and science
- Good at making visual comparisons
- Best working in a quiet atmosphere
- Thinking sequentially, one thought at a time
Right Brain Dominant Traits
People who are right-brain dominant tend to be:
- Cluttered
- Emotion-based
- Free thinking
- Impulsive
- Intuitive
- Deep thinkers
They are usually
- Creative writers or artists
- Good at seeing through lies and tricks
- Good at working with background noise
- Thinking about many things at one time, comparing and contrasting thoughts