THE ABACUS: A PATHWAY TO NUMBER SENSE
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Print| Dates: | April 13-27, 2026 |
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| Meets: | M from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, 3 sessions |
| Hours: | 3.00 |
| Location: | West Junior High |
| Instructor: | Dr. Mark Lotspeich |
| Fee: | $33.00 |
If you are attending class at a Boise Schools location, a Community Ed site coordinator will be at the entrance to direct you to your classroom.
There are still openings remaining at this time.
Course Description
The abacus can be a fun and helpful way to learn addition and multiplication skills. The "nine bead" Russian abacus will be the primary focus of the class. The operation of the Japanese abacus (the soroban) and a "base six" bead abacus will also be discussed. Each participant will be given the abacuses at no additional charge. Students are encouraged to have their multiplication table memorized.
Click instructor link for biography; ages 12+ with adult. Adult must accompany if under 18.