Abstract:
ABACUS is a tool for performing various mathematical calculations. The aim of the study was to examine how using the ABACUS method to perform mathematical calculations can support the cognitive attitudes and abilities of primary school children. Students aged 7 to 9 years participated in this controlled practical experience. The students were divided into two groups: a female group (n = 31) and a male group (n = 24). Pre- and post-tests were used to check students' pre- and post-learning by asking them various questions related to ABACUS. Along with this, on the basis of open-ended questions from ABACUS experts, thematic analysis of questions on the basic/necessary skills of students and teachers to learn ABACUS, increasing their ability to learn the subject of writing and calculation through ABACUS, etc. do that conclusions were drawn from them. According to the obtained results, before the intervention, there were no significant differences between the two groups. However, after the ABACUS intervention, significant differences were observed between the two groups in the mental directories of competition, attention, memory, cognitive attitudes and creativity. So it has been shown that an eight-week ABACUS -based calculation program improves a person's attention, immediate memory, perceptual behaviors and creativity. The benefits of using the ABACUS to enhance cognitive behaviors have also been described.
Page(s):
124-124
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Abstract Book on International Conference on Food and Applied Sciences (ICFAS-23) 3-5 August 23, Volume: 0, Issue: 0, Year: 2023
Keywords:
Mathematical calculations
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ABACUS
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Cognitive attitudes
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Primary school children
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Cognitive behaviors