The purpose of Soroban is to lay the groundwork for children’s success via development of both hemispheres
With a help of Soroban methods of teaching both hemispheres are involved for a maximum effect in results. It encourages creation and strengthening of neural connections between brain cells. The more we have such connections, the more powerful is the ability to analyze, memorize, concentrate attention, process more information, make decisions quickly, visualize, think creatively, etc. When the student realizes that he/she can do the sums quicker than adults, it enforces the belief in his/her abilities and stimulates progress of not only education but also other activities