Accra, July 14, GNA- Mrs Hilda Karroum, the Chief Executive Officer of Brainest Educare Limited, has appealed to the Ministry of Education to integrate abacus learning in government schools to whip up interest in Mathematics at the basic level.
She said the introduction of abacus would help pupils to improve their numerical skills and enable them to visualise and manipulate numbers more effectively.
She made the call in an interview at the 2025 World Access Brainest National Abacus Competition in Accra.
More than 2,000 students from across the country participated in the event held on the theme: “Building Ghana’s Future with Abacus and STEM”
Abacus education is a method of teaching arithmetic and mental calculation skills using the abacus, an ancient counting tool.
It involves using a frame with beads to represent numbers and perform calculations, fostering improved mental agility, focus, and mathematical abilities in students.
Mrs Karroum said since the introduction of abacus education in private schools, many pupils had demonstrated a strong interest in the tool and has helped them to develop a stronger foundation in Mathematics and build their confidence in the subject.
She said students and teachers in government schools should not be left behind in evolving teaching and learning methods to build the cognitive skills of pupils.
Mrs Karroum said by adopting abacus education, government schools could provide students with a more comprehensive and engaging Mathematics education, better preparing them for future academic and professional pursuits.
“Abacus learning has been shown to improve cognitive skills, enhance mental calculation abilities, and promote problem-solving skills in children. By integrating Abacus learning into the curriculum, Ghana’s education system can benefit from a more engaging and interactive approach to Mathematics education,” she said.
She appealed to the Ministry of Education to partner with the Organisation and grant them permission to introduce abacus education in government schools.
Ms Ann-Marie Ayele Akotey, a student of International Community School in Accra, and a champion in the National Abacus Competition, said the competition helped her to build her confidence in Mathematics.
She thanked her teachers and parents for the training and mentorship and expressed her desire to compete frequently and win more medals.
GNA
Edited by George-Ramsey Benamba