Description
An age old technique used for modern maths...
Training venues: Sheidow Park, North Adelaide, Glenunga and St Mary's.
SEMAS, the abbreviated popular name of Soroban (Abacus) Education and Mental Arithmetic System, has introduced a Japanese Abacus system which is a Powerful Brain and Skills Development course aimed at not only improving children's mental arithmetic ability, but also abilities like memorisation, concentration, speed reading and listening, information processing, insight and fine motor movement (which is linked to intelligence).
At the same time SEMAS aims at creating a love for maths.
How does SEMAS work?
SEMAS enables learners to "see" Maths. Despite the use of an abacus, it's most definitely not senseless repetition.
Our aim is to accomplish whole brain development; it's much more than a mathematics course. SEMAS will also heighten skills learners need throughout all learning areas, like comprehension, concentration, listening, creativity and problem-solving.
Ultimately, SEMAS fosters a love of Mathematics in children.
The SEMAS classroom will be peopled by learners as young as three years old. It is no good teaching a child this technique when he is twelve. He must start at the age of four or five when he is able to absorb essential skills development, and the system becomes the dominant one for him/her.
Then it becomes a talent like learning to play the piano. If you don't practice a lot, you can still play, but you would not reach the same levels of expertise. The SEMAS method is also sensitive to the fact that very young learners respond best to periods of intensive activity.
In the classroom:
A session will kick off with brain gym, as it achieves integration of the left and right brain hemispheres, then we do flash cards and speed writing. The kids move about. They'll be on the carpet, on their feet, then we'll continually use the big abacus to familiarise them with the concept.
Then they will start refining motor skills by practising the finger exercises they will require for the abacus, and they will learn to work with rhythms and key words like 'Big Friend' to represent mathematical processes. This moves learning from the abstract to the concrete and helps them to grasp the notions of adding and subtracting, and then they will be able to step-up the amounts with which they are dealing.
We would like to work together with the schools to ensure the education of our children is maximized.
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Join an award winning team: We are looking for a suitable person to train as an Abacus Math teacher working with 3 - 11 year old children in Adelaide (Centres: North Adelaide, Glenunga, Sheidow Park and St. Mary's). No experience needed as full training will be provided. Benefits: Joining an award winning team and working with a proven product. Great income possibilities. Excellent career opportunity as most teachers become franchise owners. Small class setup (4 - 6 students per class). Casual employment with the possibility of securing a permanent position. Responsibilities: Teaching students the technique of Abacus Math and mental arithmetic from 4:00pm to 7:00pm weekdays and Saturday mornings. Ongoing marketing in your area. To be successful you must: Have a love and ability to work with children. Have an absolute passion for maths. Teaching experience is desirable (Studying towards a Teaching degree, Retired and Semi-retired teachers) Child Safe Environment Training Certificate. Interested? Send your resume to malinda@semas.com.au by Friday, 16 December 2016.
Australian students now behind Kazakhstan in maths and science rankings
Interesting to note that the top 5 countries are Asian countries where abacus maths are being used. http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/wakeup-call-australian-students-fall-behind-kazakhstan-in-maths-and-science-rankings-20161129-gszvt1.html
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Well done Yatee! Completing 10th Kyu and moving on to 9th Kyu. Keep up the great work!
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Aanya moving on to 7th Kyu. Congratulations Aanya!
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Kashish, Niharika, Anushka and Stefanie all moving on to 8th Kyu. Well done girls!!
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Singapore success!!! All our Adelaide students received trophies - ranging from 3rd place to Champion. This was Australia's first participation at the GAJSMA International Competition. Well done to all our students for their hard work and dedication. A big thank you to all the parents for your commitment and assistance. I am so proud of all my students! Also a big congratulations to all the Australian students, you did our country proud.
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Freshly back from our International Competition in Singapore. I am sharing some photos of the "Lion City".
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Good luck to our team participating in the international competition tomorrow in Singapore! I am so proud of all of you, you have worked so hard! Go team Australia!!
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