Abstract: Finger Math is an effective method of learning math to prevent math phobia and dyscalculia. It gives children confidence and competency in math and lets them do logical thinking through practicing multisensory strategies; its stimulation brings more balanced and holistic academic development for children in minority language groups. It is more effective if introduced when the children are under 8. The complexity of the Pashai numeral system has led many Pashai children to have math phobia and dyscalculia from the beginning of their schooling. However, these difficulties have almost disappeared since the Pashai language development project introduced the finger math program in the region of the eastern zone of Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan.
Keywords: Finger Math (or Finger Abacus), vigesimal numeral system, decimal system, math phobia & dyscalculia, balanced and holistic academic development, multisensory strategies, Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE), ethnic minorities.
Title: The Pashai Counting System in Comparison to Other languagesː The Reason for Introducing Finger Math
Author: Ju-Hong Yun
International Journal of Mathematics and Physical Sciences Research
ISSN 2348-5736 (Online)
Vol. 11, Issue 2, October 2023 - March 2024
Page No: 10-14
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Published Date: 16-December-2023
