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UCMAS (Universal Concepts of Mental Arithmetic Systems) is a world renown mental arithmetic educational programme that promotes the development of a child’s brain. UCMAS is the ONLY mental arithmetic programme that has been approved by the Cyprus Ministry of Education & Culture.
UCMAS began in 1993 by its founder Dr. Dino Wong and it is the largest mental arithmetic programme in the world. It is taught in over 6000 educational centres in 80 countries including the USA, Canada, England, Spain, Germany, Russia, Malaysia, India, China, Australia, and Japan. In Cyprus, UCMAS began in 2017 and the American Academy Larnaca Institute was one of the first officially registered UCMAS centres. The American Academy Larnaca Institute is one of the few centres in Cyprus that offers the program in English and Greek.
The development of the brain is achieved through the various activities of the programme. Research has shown that the brain is stimulated by the movement of the fingers and their effect on the mind. UCMAS uses a special abacus. The child uses fingers of both hands to move beads on a special abacus to find the answers to arithmetic exercises involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and square root.
One study by the University of Manchester (UK), found that 3185 children ages 7 to 11, exhibited a higher IQ after participating in an intensive UCMAS programme for 34 weeks.
Research by the University of California San Diego – UCSD (USA) & Massachusetts Institute of Technology – ΜΙΤ (USA) found that 400 children after being trained on UCMAS, developed an advantage in mathematical calculations, becoming more accurate and faster compared to children that did not attend the UCMAS programme.
UCMAS has different levels. Initially, children learn to do the calculations using a real abacus which is in front of them. As they develop their skills, they are eventually able to do the calculations mentally (using an abacus in their mind) without physically using the real abacus. The ability to do mental calculations without an abacus begins to be seen after the completion of Level 3.
You are encouraged to view the videos in our Media Gallery link but also at UCMAS Cyprus www.ucmas.com.cy. You will be surprised with what your child can do after completing the UCMAS programme! Note that students who are moving their fingers in the air are at the initial stages of mental arithmetic calculations.
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Potential Benefits of UCMAS Education
• Improved memory
• Improved listening skills
• Improved visualization skills
• Better focus and concentration
• Ability to multi-task
• Higher proficiency in math
• Improved self-confidence
• Higher overall academic achievement
For more information call 24746359 / 99928763 and visit www.ucmas.com.cy
A child can start UCMAS as long as he or she is still in elementary (primary) school during which time the brain develops more and the benefits of the programme are maximized. A child can complete the UCMAS programme while attending high school but he or she must start while still in elementary school.
There are 5 UCMAS levels.
Level 1 is comprised of one module starting in October and ending in June. There is one 1-hour lesson per week.
Levels 2 – 5 are each comprised of two modules. Each module lasts five months: September – January and February – June. There is one 90-minute lesson each week.
There are 5 UCMAS levels.
UCMAS 1: Foundation (only for children who begin while in Grades 1 or 2)
UCMAS 2: Basic, Elementary A (for children who begin while in Grades 3-6)
UCMAS 3: Elementary B, Intermediate A
UCMAS 4: Intermediate B, Higher A
UCMAS 5: Higher B, Advanced
At the end of each module for all Levels, students must sit and pass a compulsory exam in order to be able to proceed to the next module. Thus for Levels 2 – 5 students must pass two exams in an academic year. The exam is done online at the American Academy Larnaca. Those who pass the internationally recognized UCMAS exams receive a Certificate for the particular module that is sent from Malaysia.
The compulsory exam fee must be paid when a student is registered for UCMAS. With this payment, students receive their free books for each module. Students are provided access to online sample exams so that they can practice at home. There is also an app for smart phones and tablets that students can use to practice.
For more information call 24746359 / 99928763 and visit www.ucmas.com.cy
Every year, UCMAS Cyprus organizes a Pancyprian UCMAS competition. Students from all UCMAS centres in Cyprus participate in this competition which takes place in Nicosia. The actual date and time of the event is announced during the academic year along with the registration deadline.
Students participating in the competition acquire valuable life experiences, as they learn to deal with winning but also not winning and become better at handling their emotions. Research shows that competitions help to increase the performance and success of students.
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