[Blindmath] abacus- fractions to decimals

[Palma, Jaime J]

Try this link great instructional video.
http://crporegon.org/resources/videos/cranmer-abacus-unit-four-fractions-decimals



Jaime Palma, M.Ed.
Assistant Director for Testing and Adaptive Technology, 
Office for Students With Disabilities
The University of Texas at Arlington
Box 19510, University Hall, Room 102, Arlington, TX 76019-0510
Phone 817-272-3364   Fax 817-272-3515

jaimepalma at uta.edu
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-----Original Message-----
From: Blindmath [mailto:blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shanthala Somayaji
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 4:34 AM
To: 'Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics'
Subject: [Blindmath] abacus- fractions to decimals

Dear all,

Is there a method to convert fractions to decimal on Abacus? I have been using 2 abacii to work out problems like 1/8 =0.125 and manually setting the numbers without any rules. I apply the rules that apply to  the sighted method of working out such problems, but feel it is sometimes difficult for the students to remember. 

Thanks in advance,
Shanthala


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