The History of the Abacus
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2012
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Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics
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The abacus is a counting tool that has been used for thousands of years. Throughout history, calculating larger
numbers has been problematic, especially for the common uneducated merchant. Out of this necessity, the
idea of the abacus was born. Solving problems on an abacus is a quick mechanical process rivaling that of
modern-day four-function calculators. After first addressing basic counting procedures and memorizing a few
simple rules, students can use the abacus to solve a variety of problems. The abacus is a timeless computing
tool that is still applicable in today’s classrooms.
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Ohio Journal of School Mathematics, no. 65 (2012), 58-66.