Ep:27-All Things Abacus

The meeting focused on reviewing Lynette's Abacus-based math curriculum and educational materials, including her recently published multiplication book for adults and sequential workbooks for children. Participants practiced solving various math problems using the Abacus method, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and word ladder activities that combine mathematical operations with language skills. Lynette discussed her plans to create accompanying instructional videos, expand her product line, and develop grade-specific multiplication workbooks while explaining her teaching approach that emphasizes visualization and gradual progression from simple to complex concepts.Math Practice and Instruction:Addition, subtraction, and multiplication problems using the Abacus methodTwo-step equations and multi-digit calculationsPractice with single-digit to 6-digit problemsCurriculum Materials:Review of Lynette's sequential math workbooks and activity booksIntroduction of the new multiplication book for adults (Book #20)Discussion of book structure progressing from single-digit to multi-digit problemsIntegration of word problems and sentences in later levelsTeaching Methods:Demonstration of the Abacus approach to multiplication, including times tables (5s, 2s, 3s)Explanation of formula internalization and automatic calculationDiscussion of when students should verbalize steps versus performing calculations automaticallyEducational Activities:Word ladder activities combining math and language skillsHidden word/phrase puzzlesColor-by-number mosaicsMaze activitiesProduct Development Plans:Creating accompanying videos for each of the 16 booksDeveloping grade-specific multiplication workbooks (individual books for each times table)Building out website featuresExpanding activity product linesStudent Progress:Discussion of Abram's progress with the AbacusDemonstration of critical thinking when solving 6+6 on the Abacus