New batch for Juniors (age 4.75 - 7) and for Seniors

(age 7 - 13)to start from Sep, 2008

We have large no of students (more than 50) on the wait list and they all will be informed of the days and time for the new batches through email soon. If you want to get this information, please send us an email to alohanj@hotmail.com soon.

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If you are interested in enrolling, please submit the completed application along with the regn fee of $50 + one month Security Deposit of $125 + first month tuition of $125 (total of $300)

The classes are taught by qualified teachers (With Ph.D., M.B.A, M.S, and B.S Degrees) and certified by ALOHA.

INFORMATION ON ALOHA MENTAL ARITHMETIC PROGRAM

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We are pleased to inform that we got a franchise license from Aloha Mental Arithmetic SDN BHD (Malaysia)/ALOHA USA recently. The name for our center is ALOHA Mind Math.

ALOHA is very popular in India. Aloha was started in India during 2002 with less than 20 students. Today, the institute boasts 10,000 students spread across 183 centres in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, Chattisgarh and Punjab.

We are planning to start the first batch (only 12 students in each batch) from the last week of August 2006 and the classes will be once a week on each Sundays from 10 am -12 pm. Gradually the classes will be held in the evenings (6.30-8.30 pm) on week days or other timings on weekends depending on the demand.

The difference between other types of learning centers and ALOHA method is that a ALOHA trained teacher will spend the full 2 hours each week in the class room with the students. Aloha USA will help us in the initial stages and ours will be the second center in the US, the first one being in Edison.

We are planning to have parents orientation each Sunday from 12-1 pm starting August 6 at our Montessori Academy and Learning Center, 485 Georges Road, Suite 119, Dayton, NJ 08810. If you have any questions or need a copy of enrollment form, please send us an email to ALOHAnj@hotmail.com or call us at 732-438-1516 during 8-10 pm or leave a message and we will call you.

General Abacus information is available at the following web sites:

http://www.blonnet.com/life/2004/07/30/stories/2004073000020100.htm

http://alohama.com/program.htm

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Here is a brief overview of the program from ALOHA MA site:

ALOHA stands for Abacus Learning of Higher Arithmetics and is very popular in India.
Mental arithmetic is a technical skill in mathematics acquired intensively through finely structured syllabus prepared by ALOHA curriculum Development Department. The technical skill help children to strengthens and improve their mathematical competence in calculating with speed, and of course accuracy.

At the beginning, the children will be trained to do calculation 1 to 99 + and - operation using their ten fingers, and then with abacus for bigger number. Later, they will be trained to do complicated calculations without using fingers or abacus where they start to fully utilize their mental power to do calculation. This will need a solid concentration with high imagination.

This special ability relies entirely on one's mental processing skills. During the exercises, both portions of brain are stimulated, making the whole thinking process mode efficient and effective.

It enables a child to grasp and master the basic arithmetic operations faster and better. Is also stimulates the learning process of arithmetic and other related subjects.

Training is conducted in eight stages:

The fingering method of addition and subtraction
The abacus method of addition and subtraction
The mental arithmetic of addition, subtraction and multiplication
The division method of calculation
The visualisation of the four basic function of arithmetic (the last contain four levels)

The duration of each stage is three months. Classes are held once a week for two hours. At the end of each stage, an examination will be conducted. Our teaching methodology is proactive and the learning environment is created in a fun and enjoyable way, whereby the interest if the learner is 'tapped'

Besides improving a child's calculating ability and his understanding of arithmetic, ALOHA MENTAL ARITHMETIC will increase the memory power and the concentration of the child. In addition, it encourages the child to give full attention to study, trains him/her listen more attentively and effectively. Ultimately, ALOHA MENTAL ARITHMETIC will make the learner more confident and interested is his/her school work, both curricular and extra-curricular. His/Her ability to analyze problem and creativity will also improve considerably.

Evidence has shown that those who have undergone ALOHA MENTAL ARITHMETIC training would have:

Greater concentration
Keener listening skill
Better Reflexes
Better application skills
Improved analytical skills
Better creative and imaginative skills
Improved reading, writing and learning skills
Better memory
Sharper observation
More self-confidence
Improved endurance
Better ways of expression
Better comprehension and calculation skills

The effectiveness of ALOHA Mental Arithmetic, produces a child who is efficient in calculation and these advantages will also be influenced and transferred to the other subjects. The child will also learn to endure and be able to face pressure in his studies with ease.