[blindkid] paper compatible abacus

[Sally Thomas]

The paper compatible method makes sense to sighted users but I like the
method Annie (I cannot remember her last name) teaches.  I think it is
faster and more intuitive.  You work from left to right instead of right to
left.

David abandoned the abacus for various reasons but I think it is very
useful.  I wish more kids learned it as I think understanding the mechanics
of math is important.

Sally Thomas

On Mon, Jul 9, 2012 at 10:08 PM, Joy Orton <ortonsmom at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dear friends,
>
> My daughter and I are working on learning to use the abacus for math.
> It seems to be much faster than the Perkins brailler, especially for
> multiplying and dividing with multiple digits.
>
> I just found out that there is a "paper compatible" abacus method,
> described by Doris Willoughby in "Handbook for Itinerant and Resource
> Teachers of Blind and VI Students." Wow! I think this method needs
> more publicity. So, I'd like to know, how many of you have heard of
> this method, and how many are using it?
>
> Thanks!
> Joy
>
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