Mental Arithmetic is a method of computation through "visualization of abacus" to achieve the result of computing.
        Generally, most people perceive mental arithmetic is only about the magical speed of computing a sum of figures given. However the actual definition of mental arithmetic is the interaction of "Abacus" & "Visualization Abacus" collocation with the scientific & logic materials to enables the child to develop their stability and concentration. Therefore, the synergy of left & right hemisphere is needed during the process of mental arithmetic calculation and at the same time it will helps to improve the imagination, memory power as well as the reaction force. Thus, mental arithmetic is definitely not a computing skills, it is a key to the development of mental potential.

        AMARC Teaching Method is developed by our principal Mr. Yap Yoke Teng (David) based on his several years of teaching experience in mental arithmetic. It is specially tailored for children of ages 3½ to 6. The AMARC Teaching Method focuses on stimulating the unlimited brain power of children in order to achieve the optimum learning capability in the development of left and right brain.
        The AMARC Mental Arithmetic is basically a training process of using abacus with digits from 0~9 in complex arithmetic integration, “visualization of abacus” will be guided directly and focus after the abacus training. During the process session of abacus training will be gradually reduced to avoid the child being too dependent on the abacus.
        Constant practise on mental arithmetic will help the child to develop rapid reflexes and increase their concentration span. Their memory power will be greatly improved and able to achieve better visualization ability as well as overall understanding ability.

AMARC Mental Arithmetic is a mental training works, using figures decomposition portfolio changes, the design of the “ 4 Steps” computing topic to stimulate the brain's potential. Specific advantages are as follows:
Stimulate brain potentials: expansion of memory and inspire creativity, imagination training to develop good study habits: focus, improve judgment, reaction, and so on ...
Improving Operational Skills: transient operation, enhance the ability of computation ...

Course Characteristics

1. More emphasis on daily training, brain stimulating and learning habits.
2. The "multimedia" teaching method, using sound and images to enhance learning interest and efficiency.
3. Combined features of "Abacus, Mental Arithmetic, Rapid Calculation , to meet the international requirements.
4. Materials and teaching method are coherently compiled so students learn to master the method step-by-step and easily. 
5. Two-way interaction and communication between teachers and students will make "teaching" and "learning" more efficient. 
6. Breakthrough the language barriers, interesting and creative teaching, fun to learn without memorizing formulas the mechanical way.

Summary of  Course

Period  : 3 years             Age : 3½ to 13 years old  

Level :  

• Recommended  by the China International Abacus Mental Arithmetic Association as an "excellent mental arithmetic teaching material". 
• Interesting and lively layout and design that raise the interest in learning. Substantial practice of sum that maintains student's perseverance.
• Progressive extent to reduce the learning frustration.
• International standard printed font adaptation to international grading examination and competition.
• Enlarged font to increase eye protection. 

    “珠心算”是一种利用“脑中算盘”，达成运算目的的心算方法。
        一般人认为珠心算只是数字与速度的魔术变化，真正的珠心算乃藉由算盘珠与脑像珠之间的动作与变化，再搭配规律的逻辑科学教材使学习者安定冷静，再趋向专注。 因用“珠心算法”进行计算时，需要 "左右两脑协合活动"，所以它是一种能在运算的同时，激发大脑之记忆力、想像力、反应力等…。“珠心算”绝对不单是一种运算技巧，它更是一把能打开脑力潜能，培训“金头脑的金钥匙。

        “捷心算AMARC教学法”是由 叶育程院长融合了多年教学珠心算的经验，特别针对3岁半至6岁幼儿大脑启发的一套完整教学法。重点研究:“如何扩大发挥心算”对大脑潜能的训练，以达到 幼儿左右脑的平衡、开发及培养学习能力。”
        在“捷心算训练”过程中，只单纯利用“算珠”把抽象数码0至9具体化 后，便直接诱导幼儿建立 “脑中算盘”，尽可能地缩短“珠算”训练的时间，以避免造成幼儿过份 依赖“算盘 ”的弊病。
        以此为原则的直接在过程中循序渐进地协助及克服幼儿学习及利用“心算”运算时，所面临的学习障碍，包括理解力、 记忆力、想像力、耐力、专注力等大脑潜能及学习习惯。

捷心算训练是一项心智训练工程，利用数字之组合分解变化，设计由易至深之四则运算题目。藉以激发大脑之潜在能力。具体的优点如下:
激发大脑潜能:  扩张记忆力、激发创造力、训练想像力培养良好学习习惯:  注意力集中、提升判断力、反应力等…
改进运算技巧:  瞬间运算，提升计算能力等…

课程特色:

1.更强调日常运用训练、大脑启发及学习习惯的培养。
2.采用“多媒体”教学，利用声光、影像提高学习兴趣及效率。
3.融合“珠算、心算、捷算”三算优点而成，快速达到国际要求。
4.教材与教学法统一连贯、分类分步编制，学生轻松掌握技巧。
5.注重学生、老师双向沟通，让“教”、“学”更直接有效。
6.突破语言的限制，采用创造、启发性教学法式，不用死背枯燥的口诀。 

课程简介:

学习期  : 3年             适学年龄 : 3岁半 至 13岁  

课程分级 : 

• 受中华国际珠心算协会推荐为“优良心算教材”   
• 创新课程编排，内容充实，学生轻松掌握技巧。
• 版面设计活泼，提高学习兴趣。
• 题数适量，保持学习恒心。
• 程度循序渐进，减低学习挫折感。
• 国际心算标准字体，适应国际检定、比赛。
• 字体加大，保护眼睛。