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Difference between Abacus & Calculator

Abacus Calculator
1 The child inputs the data, processes the data & the child takes out the output The child inputs the data, the calculator processes the data and displays the output.
2 Numbers take the forms of beads, so the child finds it easy to compute using Abacus. The child presses the button & obtains the answer, but the computation is done by the calculator
3 The child processes the information & hence knows how to obtain the answer The calculator processes the information so, the child does not know how the answer is obtained.
4 When the abacus is removed after some time, the child would have acquired the abacus knowledge to compute mentally by visualizing Abacus. When the calculator is removed after some time, the child cannot compute without the calculator and is totally at a loss.
5 Abacus increases self-confidence. It increases device/gadget dependency
6 The child acquires skills. No skills are achieved.
7 Whole-brain development is achieved due to the interaction of the right & left hemispheres of the brain Only brain utilization takes place.
8 The child becomes a winner. Nothing is achieved.