India excels in mental math skills, secures maximum awards at UCMAS
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India excels in mental math skills, secures maximum awards at UCMAS

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India has emerged as the top performer at the Universal Concept of Mental Arithmetic System International Competition 2024, securing the highest number of awards in both individual and team categories across various age groups of 6-13 years.According to a statement issued by UCMAS India, the two-day event organised by it concluded in Delhi on Sunday in which 6,000 students from 30 countries took part with Indian participants winning over 1,250 trophies in recognition of their exceptional skills. Stating that UCMAS combines the traditional abacus with modern teaching methodologies to create an innovative educational experience, Wong said, "More than three million children worldwide have benefited from the UCMAS curriculum, which emphasises creativity, visualisation and focus while developing strong arithmetic abilities." The competition format required students to solve 200 arithmetic problems in just eight minutes, a process designed by UCMAS to test not only mathematical skills, but also visual memory, concentration, and overall academic performance, the statement said. Emphasising the importance of such initiatives, Lekhi said, "UCMAS is enhancing cognitive skills and academic excellence."

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