SEMAS | Abacus system | Maths Skills Franchise

SEMAS

Franchise Category

Kids, Education, Entertainment and Crafts

Description

Did you know?

According to the Human Sciences Research Council of South Africa and the Timss Study:

· SA Students perform the worst in International Maths and Science competitions

· South Africa came last twice,38^th and 50^th

· The Star ,24 April 2007: Education Department Cancelled participation of SA students in Maths and Science International Competitions

Who is the Best Performers at International Competitions?

Japan, Hong Kong, Korea and Chinese Taipei and Singapore .

What do these countries do differently?

Abacus Education

Most Popular Abacus Education Worldwide?

Japanese (Soroban) Abacus Education

How do this teaching method differ?
Concrete, Auditive, Visual, Tactile, Fun,fun,fun

What do we do in the SEMAS classes?

1. ‘Brain Gym’ to uplift the activities of the brain, nerves and body and integrated left and right hemisphere. The children’s listening and thinking abilities are activated and improved as well as gross motor development.2. Speed Writing -This exercise improves their time sense, handwriting and speedwriting

3. Flash Cards - improve photographic memory

4. Finger Practice on the abacus – Fine Motor development. Consciousness and Carefulness increases with these exercises

4. Abacus Calculations - improves concentration, alertness, accuracy and visual sharpness

5. Anzan (Mental Maths)

Develops the right brain tremendously and leads to greater mental and memory capacity.
Promotes intuitive thinking
Enhances problem solving capability
Greatly enhances creativity
Increase IQ by up to 25 points
Boost Self Confidence

6. Dictation- improves concentration and listening skills
7. Speed Listening- fosters one’s confidence in calculation & creates a love for maths
8. Fun Brain Development color and writing activities-improves math skills

Courses to Offer

Our target market is well defined according to age groups and is governed by the school system. The courses offered are designed specifically for these age groups and can be differentiated as follows:

Soroban Kids: 5-7 year old ( 2 levels 1+ year course )

Mastering Soroban: 7 – 14 year old ( 10 levels 3+ years)

Dan Levels continuing after final Mastering Soroban Levels

School Soroban for schools implementing SEMAS as part of learning plan

Soroban Flash: a short 2 month course.

Background/History of the Business

Background
SEMAS is an acronym for - Soroban Education Mental Arithmetic System. It is an ISO 9001 – 2000 certified organization and an approved member of Pan Pacific Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Association of Taiwan Chamber of Commerce and Chinese Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Association, with its affiliation to Miyajima (Institute of Soroban Education, Osaka, Japan).

The organisation was established in July 2003 and its Corporate Office is located at Chennai, South India.

SEMAS is an approved and registered organization dedicated to propagate the concept of Japanese Abacus and Mental Mathematic calculation

SEMAS Soroban Abacus Education and Mental Arithmetic System
In response to this issue, SEMAS has introduced a Japanese Abacus system which is Powerful Brain and Skills Development courses aimed at not only improving children's mental arithmetic ability, but also abilities like the ability to memorise, concentrate, speed read and listen, process information, insight and fine motor movement (which is linked to intelligence). At the same time SEMAS aims at creating a love for maths.

Education of young children in abacus and mental arithmetic enhances photographic memory, listening skills, concentration, comprehension and creativity. "It has been scientifically proven that this system accelerates both left and right sides of the brain. Students who have been sent on the SEMAS program have gone on to excel in all their subjects, but more particularly mathematics.

”National and International Competitions
Yearly

SEMAS as part of the Curriculum at Schools
The growth opportunities are tremendous. We offered SEMAS as an extra mural at Pridwin Preparatory School in Melrose Johannesburg North in 2007. The staff was so amazed by the vast difference between the SEMAS students and the other students; they are now offering SEMAS as part of their curriculum, phasing in from Grade R to grade 3 over the next 4 years.

Minimum Investment

From R55 000(excluding stock)

Training

Initial 10 days Training and thereafter ongoing training for 4 years

Locations Available

Nationwide

Contact details

Contact Person:	Marlene Ras
Tel:	086 11 SEMAS
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Website	Click Here
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