JAMS – The Japanese Abacus Math School…
Abacus Math Classes & Schedule

Abacus Classes Learning the Abacus provides learning skills and abilities that go well beyond math classes. Children who learn the Abacus generally achieve higher academic performance in all subjects because of the concentration skills the Abacus teaches them. They are simply more capable of looking at a problem and working it out mentally, before diving in. When this happens they become more confident and successful in all areas of life.

The world moves faster every day. Providing your child with the advantage that Abacus training delivers will help their success to really add up!

JAMS offers an environment where a Japanese Abacus teacher will provide one-on-one attention for your child in teaching them Abacus skills. JAMS keeps the teacher to student ratio low (classes range from 1 : 6 for beginners to 1 : 10 for advanced classes), so this level of attention is possible.

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Tuition Payments:

Our preferred method of payment is by check. However, for your convenience we also accept credit card payments via PayPal. There is an additional 5% fee added to PayPal payments.

Abacus Math Classes – Course Descriptions and Schedule:

Spring 2010

Beginner and Intermediate only: These classes are held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2:00-3:00p.m.3:00-4:00p.m. 4:05-5:05p.m. 5:10-6:10p.m. 6:15-7:15p.m. Please refer to abacus class schedule chart below.

Note: Class schedules will vary when there are Abacus competitions, Abacus teacher - education sessions, parent - teacher meetings and summer special programs. 4 students must be enrolled as a minimum for a class to proceed.

Curriculum: For the twice a week schedule only, Abacus training is primarily provided on Mondays and Tuesdays. Anzan (mental calculation) and applied math are provided on Thursdays and Fridays. It is beneficial for the student to have classes on Mondays or Tuesdays and then Thursdays or Fridays. This also splits up the week allowing the student time to complete homework assignments and apply their in-class instruction at home.

NOTE: Parents are not encouraged to remain in class during class sessions. Bethany Village offers several restaurants, shops and a public library which we encourage you to visit while your child is in class.

Spring 2010 Abacus Class Schedule

Abacus Math Classes

• Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced classes available
• 1-hour sessions twice a week
• Grade levels Kindergarten through High School
• Teacher : Student ratio is generally between 1 :4 and 1 : 10
• Students receive homework assignments at each class
• Private lessons available for selected learning disabilities
• Beginning level: Basic calculations and introduction to mental calculation process
• Intermediate level: multiplication and division plus intermediate mental calculation process at increasing speeds
• Advanced level: square root and complex algebraic formulas at speeds comparable to modern digital calculators, plus real-world applications

With Abacus training, in 6 months you can:

• Learn to calculate 10x faster
• Learn to more effectively concentrate and focus, leading to improved performance in other areas of study
• Build confidence and self-esteem