Lynette conducted a training session on abacus usage and arithmetic operations, focusing primarily on teaching subtraction methods and demonstrating how abacus-based learning differs from traditional mainstream math approaches. The discussion included practical demonstrations of various subtraction techniques, with emphasis on helping students understand place values and mathematical concepts more intuitively through verbalization and pattern recognition. Participants explored different teaching strategies and agreed on next steps for incorporating these methods into their ongoing math instruction with students.Core Abacus InstructionHow to read and use an abacus, including bead values (top beads = 5, bottom beads = 1)Basic counting and number representation on the abacusAvailable workbooks for 2-digit, 3-digit, and 4-digit number practiceSubtraction Methods and TechniquesAbacus subtraction patterns and formulas (e.g., minus 9 = minus 10 plus 1)Two-step subtraction problems and when they occurLeft-to-right vs. right-to-left approaches for subtractionThe importance of verbalizing calculations to reinforce understandingAbacus vs. Mainstream Math ComparisonKey differences between abacus and traditional math teaching methodsHow abacus focuses on the "second number" (bottom number) rather than the top numberPlace value understanding through abacus visualizationTrading concepts and how they differ between methodsTeaching Strategies and Best PracticesPattern recognition in mathematical operationsInteractive math teaching formats and materialsThe importance of writing formulas alongside abacus workUsing running totals instead of column-by-column calculationsHow abacus simplifies complex mathematical strategiesPractical ApplicationsReal-world examples of abacus problem-solvingDiscussion of student progress and practice methodsIntegration with existing math curricula like Math with Confidence and Beast Academy

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