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Frequently Asked Questions about ALMA

Q. What is the full form of ALMA?

A. ALMA means Abacus Learning Mental Arithmetic

Q. What is Abacus?

A. Abacus is an instrument used for calculations.

Q.What are the objectives of ALMA?

A. To have some fun with numbers and to make arithmetic easy.

Q. What is the right age?

A. We enroll children between the ages of 5 and 14

Q. What are your timings?

A. Classes are generally held during the weekends for 2 hours. You can contact us on 988025559, or 080 25430902.

Q.What is the fee?

A. You may contact us on 9880255559 or 080 25430902.

Q. What if there is a break?

A. Your child can join back without any registration fees.

Q. What if we get transferred?

A. You may contact 9880255559 or 080 25430902 to know more about ALMA network.

Q. What if he/she misses a class?

A. Ideally, the classes should not be missed as it is held just once a week. Nevertheless, should the need be acute, and the child has missed the class, special care and attention will be given to ensure that the child catches up with the rest of the class.

Q. What are the inputs from our side?

A. Practice makes a child perfect. Kindly ensure that the child practices at home at least 20min. everyday.

Q. Where are your branches?

A. You may contact 9880255559 or 080 25430902 to know more about ALMA network.

Q. What does the child learn at ALMA?

A. The child learns to do addition, subtraction, multiplication, division etc. to calculate with precision.

Q. How can my child benefit?

A. Your child will be able calculate faster than a calculator. His/Her concentration level will increase. He will have better listening skills. For further queries contact the course counselor Mrs. Vaidehi at 25430902, 9880255559.

Q. How many levels does ALMA have?

A. ALMA has 6 levels.

Q. How long is each level?

A. Each level is for 3 months approx.

Q. How can he apply it in school?

A. Our teachers will teach your child how to use it in school.

Q. How can he carry his abacus to school.

A. Since it is not possible for your child to carry it to school till they learn to visualize the abacus, we teach them to calculate using the fingers upto 99.

Q. How is it different from other abacus institutes?

A. We have dedicated and committed teachers. The strength per class is less so that individual attention can be given to your child. Your child will be able to calculate upto 99 on the fingers. We also teach them how to apply it in school.

Q. How much homework does he/she get?

A. We know your child is under pressure in school. We want to make a pleasure. Hence home work for the whole week will be for 2 hours.

Q. How big is the abacus?

A. Your child can carry it in his pocket.

Q. When are you likely to start a new batch?

A. You may contact 9880255559 or (080) 25430902 to know more about the new batch.

Q. Where can I register my child?

A. You may contact 9880255559 or (080) 25430902 to know more about ALMA network

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