Characteristics
Size: 20 x 6.3 x 1.5 cm
Material: Injection-molded ABS plastic

Why Use a Soroban?

The soroban is an excellent tool for children who want to learn how to calculate. This Japanese counting instrument helps in understanding and mastering the decimal system while having fun! The term “soroban” means “counting board” in Japanese, and while it is primarily used in Japan, its popularity is growing worldwide!

There are various types of sorobans, but typically, when people refer to a soroban, they mean the standard type with beads on rods. The standard type has 13 horizontal rods.

Soroban vs. Traditional Abacus

This type of abacus is ideal for teaching children how to calculate. It’s easy for children to learn because it follows a decimal system. Numbers are represented by a combination of just three beads: one for units, tens, hundreds, and thousands. Each bead represents a power of 10.

The simplicity of this system is one reason why the soroban remains an effective tool for daily calculations in trade and commerce.

Is the Soroban Difficult?

The soroban is a precise, easy-to-use method and one of the fastest for mental calculation. To get started with calculations on a soroban, we highly recommend our articles on how to use sorobans. Additionally, many free resources are available online.

If you are a parent looking for a fun way to teach your child to calculate, look no further! The soroban is a great way to learn mathematics. Here at Monde du Boulier, we aim to help parents and teachers by providing free lessons and ideas on how to use this fantastic tool effectively. For the latest news on the soroban, check out our blog.