SIMA Abacus emphasizes a “both-hand” abacus manipulation method, which is at the heart of its whole-brain development approach:
- Left hand movement on the Abacus stimulates the right (creative) hemisphere of the brain
- Right hand movement on the Abacus stimulates the left (logical) hemisphere of the brain.
Using both hands simultaneously promotes synchronized development of both hemispheres, facilitating improved coordination of logic, creativity, memory, and spatial awareness .
Enhanced Speed and Mental Processing
This bilateral stimulation yields remarkable efficiency gains: The right brain, known for rapid recall and visual processing, accelerates calculation by enabling students to “see” the beads mentally—leading to mental math that can outpace calculators .
The continuous physical engagement fosters neuron connectivity, which enhances memory, response speed, focus, and accuracy .
Flashcards and rhymed learning further amplify cognitive retention and agility .
Multi-Sensory Stimulation
SIMA’s both-hand methodology also leverages multi-sensory learning:
1. Visual: Color-coded beads and flashcards stimulate sight-based learning.
2. Auditory: Rhymes aid memory retention through sound.
3. Kinesthetic: Finger and hand movements engage the sense of touch and fine motor skills.
4. Imaginative: Visualizing the abacus internally sharpens mental imagery and creativity .
What Children Gain from the Curriculum & Both-Hand Method
Feature and Benefit
- Progressive Levels (Pre-Basic + 11 Levels) : Clear learning path from basic manipulation to mental calculation
- Patented Color-Coded Abacus Heightened visual engagement for clarity, speed, and accuracy
- Both-Hand Methodology Balanced left/right brain development; faster mental processing
- Flash Cards & Rhymed Learning Improved memory, rapid recall, and sustained focus
- ANZAN Mental Abacus Ability to compute mentally with vivid visualization and speed
- Whole-Brain Stimulation Growth in creativity, logic, resilience, confidence, and academic success
SIMA Abacus isn’t just a mental math program—it’s a whole-brain development system. Through a structured curriculum that evolves from tangible bead manipulation to complex mental visualization, and a sophisticated both-hand approach that nurtures bilateral brain growth, SIMA enables children to develop mental agility, memory, creativity, focus, and confidence—preparing them for academic excellence and beyond.