Boosting the power of imagination with the abacus


KUALA LUMPUR: The constant use of the abacus can enhance the power of visualisation, which in turn boosts learning and performance.

Pan Pacific Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Association Malaysia (Pama) president Ronnie Chong said through constant practice on the abacus, speed calculation can be improved until such a time where finger movements on the abacus beads become automatic.

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