Japanese Grammar Ability Test
How quickly and accurately can you use the abacus to calculate? The abacus proficiency test is held to determine this ability. Abacus is a "mental sport" with competitions held all over the country.
It is outrageous to say that they are "out of date."
The abacus is a convenient tool that can be used for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. However, there may be many people who think like this.
Abacus is outdated. A calculator is much more convenient.
No, no, no. It is true that calculators are very useful machines, but you should not make fun of old things. There are some skills that can only be acquired by learning the abacus. For example...
1. Become strong in mental arithmetic
When you get used to calculating on the abacus, you will be able to do it quickly in your mind by moving your fingers without an actual abacus. You can do mental arithmetic without using a pen, paper, or tools. This is a very useful technique not only for everyday calculations, but also for math and arithmetic tests at school.
Get your brain to work up a good sweat.
In the abacus method of mental arithmetic, the abacus in the mind is crackled and popped at a high speed. The image of the balls to be moved must be burned into the mind one after another, so the mind cannot be distracted during the calculation. As your brain is fully engaged, your memory and concentration will also be enhanced.
The Pearl Counting Proficiency Test tests this kind of calculation and concentration ability. Some universities give preferential treatment to students who have passed Level 3 or above in their entrance examinations.
Examination Information
| What are the eligibility requirements? | No age limit. Anyone can take the exam. |
|---|---|
| What is the test date? | Levels 4-10 are conducted every two months. Levels 1-3 are conducted three times a year. |
| What is the examination fee? | 820 - 2040 yen (depending on the grade) |
| Can I take the group exam? | Possible at venues set up by Chambers of Commerce and the Pearl Counting Federation. |
contact information (for inquiries) (e.g. corporate phone number)
・日本珠算連盟（日本商工会議所が主催する珠算能力
検定1〜6級を事務受託。7〜10級は主催。そのほか、
暗算検定1〜10級・読上算／読上暗算1〜6級・段位
認定試験を主催）
〒101-0047 東京都千代田区内神田1-17-9
TCUビル6階
TEL 03-3518-0188
Japanese national examinations for proficiency in the Japanese abacus examinations (1941-1943)
