2026
How Abacus Training Improves Concentration in Children
In recent years, many Nigerian parents and educators have noticed a worrying trend—children find it harder to concentrate. From digital distractions to overcrowded classrooms, maintaining focus has become a major challenge. This is why understanding how abacus training improves concentration in children is becoming increasingly important. Abacus training does more
Why Some Children “Know” Maths but Still Fail Tests — The Missing Thinking Skill Schools Ignore
Many Nigerian parents say the same thing: “My child understands maths at home, but fails tests in school.” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The issue is not intelligence or effort. In most cases, the real reason why children fail maths tests is a missing thinking skill that schools
The Math Confidence Gap: How Early Abacus Training Shapes a Child’s Academic Self-Belief
Many Nigerian children are not failing maths because they are incapable—they struggle because they lack confidence. This growing math confidence gap in children often begins early, shaped by fear of mistakes, classroom pressure, and repeated failure. At SIMA Abacus & Mental Maths Academy, abacus training addresses this hidden problem by
Inside the Abacus Classroom: What Actually Happens During a SIMA Abacus Lesson
Many parents hear about abacus learning, see children calculate quickly, and wonder what really happens during lessons. Inside the abacus classroom, learning goes far beyond moving beads or memorising steps. At SIMA Abacus & Mental Maths Academy, every lesson is carefully designed to shape how a child thinks, focuses, and
What Schools Don’t Teach About Number Confidence—and Why Abacus Fills the Gap
Most schools focus on what children should learn in maths — topics, formulas, and exam targets. Very few focus on how children feel when they face numbers. Yet, number confidence in children is often the deciding factor between long-term success and lifelong struggle in maths. The Missing Link in Formal