For this series, we've been thinking a lot about some of the iconic objects that some of us remember using — if only for a short period of time — in our early schooling. Slide rules, the recorder, ...

Learning to use an abacus qualifies as a Big Pointless Goal, something that Gloria Liu describes in her recent article in the Atlantic as “an aspiration that lacks grand purpose, yet requires ...

Many teachers still rely on this centuries-old calculating device to provide a hands-on approach to math. For this series, we've been thinking a lot about some of the iconic objects that some of us ...

In my ongoing quest to master new skills and stay current with technology, I’ve taken up a new hobby — learning to use an abacus. OK, it’s not what you’d call cutting edge. According to Wikipedia, the ...

No calculators allowed here — students who receive vision services from the Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired took part in Iowa's first Abacus Bee on Saturday. The Abacus ...

Do you love numbers? Do you want to become super-fast at math in your head? Then, abacus competitions might be just the thing for you! In India, many children take part in these fun and challenging ...

Vinaya Kulkarni said she believes she has the program that will help grade-school age children gain confidence and competence in arithmetic. Kulkarni is the founder and head teacher of Abacus West, ...