Jaelyn D.
This is a 6th grade class project!
This is a 6th grade class project!
The Ancient Chinese Abacus
In China the abacus is called a "suanpan". It is a calculating tool made out of wood and beads. The abacus was used for mathematical calculations,and was one of the first calculators. It can be used to solve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems. It can also be used to measure land, shapes and sizes. Shop keepers used the abacus to tally figures.
When was the Chinese Abacus Invented?
The Chinese abacus was invented around 500 b.c. and is known as the fifth invention of ancient China. It was invented by mathematician named Cheng Dawei, from the Ming Dynasty.The abacus was later improved by mathematician Xu Yueh at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. It was said to be one of China's greatest inventions.
What was the Purpose of the Abacus?
The purpose of the abacus was to teach people how to solve math problems. The abacus was made to help aid mathematical equations. The abacus helped many people learn their numbers and it taught them how to calculate. Without the abacus, we probably wouldn't have calculators today.
