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SEMAS, the abbreviated popular name of Soroban (Abacus) Education and Mental Arithmetic System, has introduced a Japanese Abacus system which is Powerful Brain and Skills Development courses aimed at not only improving children's mental arithmetic ability, but also abilities like the ability to memorise, concentrate, speed read and listen, process information, insight and fine motor movement (which is linked to intelligence). At the same time SEMAS aims at creating a love for maths. |
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Semas is an ISO 9001 – 2000 certified organization and is also approved member of Pan Pacific Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Association of Taiwan Chamber of Commerce and Chinese Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Association, with its affiliation to Miyajima (Institute of Soroban Education, Osaka, Japan).
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SEMAS South Africa will be honoured with a PAMA membership on the 29 August 2010 at the 11th PAMA Competition in Malaysia. Only 1 abacus institution per country is chosen on merit and SEMAS SA were selected. Marlene Ras will be going to Malaysia to accept this membership.
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The supreme motto of PAMA ,Pan Pacific Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Association of Taiwan Chamber of Commerce, is to bring the leading abacus professionals under one roof, provide guidelines and code of conduct to impart abacus education to its members, to prevent the unauthorized and unrecognized abacus institutes to misguide and misdirect the parents and students through fake syllabus and course materials, provide a platform to the students to dream more as well as participate and contest with the fellow students from different participating countries in universally accepted abacus competitions, develop and horn the brain development of children as well as their overall attitude, expose the multi talented skills of children before the global gathering as a step to shape them a leader.
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Before you choose an abacus institution consider the following:
- Ask whether the Abacus Company is affiliated to any international organization.
- Find out whether the Abacus Instructor has obtained recognized Certificate of all Levels to conduct the classes.
- Enquire who has started the Company and from where he/she has learned.
- Find out whether the Abacus Company is organizing National and International Competitions.
- Ensure the Abacus Certificate issued by the Institution has International value.
- Find out whether the Abacus Company’s students will participate at the PAMA International competition and Mental Calculation World Cup Annually.
Learning Abacus is a fun filled activity for Kids. But ensure you are in right hands.
Take some time to find the true value of the Abacus Institution you are approaching to join your Kids. Beware learning Abacus from an Unrecognized Institution without proper usage of techniques has the potential to cause irreparable damage ... read more |
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Parents, principals and teachers.
If you are confronted by any other abacus company ask them proof of the following:
- Ask whether the Abacus Company is affiliated to any international organization.
- Find out whether the Abacus Instructor has obtained recognized Certificate of all Levels to conduct the classes.
- Enquire who has started the Company and from where he/she has learned.
- Find out whether the Abacus Company is organizing National and International Competitions.
- Ensure the Abacus Certificate issued by the Institution has International value.
- Find out whether the Abacus Company’s students will participate at the PAMA International competition and Mental Calculation World Cup Annually.
If proof of any one of the above cannot be supplied you are dealing with a fly by night (cheap imitation) company who is an:
- unauthorized and unrecognized abacus institutes
- misguide and misdirect parent
- misguide and misdirect students
- misguide and misdirect educational institutes
- through fake syllabus and course materials
Refer to www.pama-india.com for information regarding unauthorized institutions
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According to the Human Sciences Research Council of South Africa and the Timms Study:
• SA Students perform the worst in International Maths Competitions
• South Africa the previous 2 competitions, came last twice, 38th and 50th
• The Star, 24 April 2007 : Education Department Cancelled participation of SA students in Maths and Science International Competition. |
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| Abacus Education ! |
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Japanese Abacus Education
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• Brain Gym
• Speed Writing
• Fun Brain Development colour and writing activities
• Finger Practice on the abacus
• Abacus Calculations
• Anzan (Mental Maths)
• Dictation
• Speed Listening
• Flash Cards
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• Increase IQ by up to 25 points
• Boost Self Confidence
• Powerful Brain and Skills Development
• Greater mental and memory capacity.
• Improved concentration & Listening Skills
• Creates a love for maths
• Enhances problem solving capability
• Greatly enhances creativity
• Gross and fine motor development
• Time sense, handwriting and speedwriting
• Improve photographic memory
• Promotes intuitive thinking
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Soroban Kids
Age: 4 to 6 years |
