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The Abacus Project invites you to explore Asian culture and mathematics through one of the world's oldest calculators - the Soroban (Japanese Abacus). Join us at an upcoming event as we bring the abacus beads to life while adding some excitement to the wonderous world of mathematics.
PAST EVENTS
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RSVP ClosedTue, Mar 14WashingtonThis is our 3rd year partnering with Payne ES and providing DIY Japanese abacus (soroban) making kits to instill a love for learning and boost student confidence in math! We will feature a special guest from Japan, a soroban expert we will stream in live, to demonstrate and unlock the tool's magic!
RSVP ClosedSat, Mar 04WashingtonHelp us pack 200 kits to deliver to Payne ES for Math Night on Pi Day.
RSVP ClosedSat, Feb 25WashingtonHelp us pack 200 kits to deliver to Payne ES for Math Night on Pi Day.
Multiple DatesFri, Feb 24Glenn DaleTDF Soars in 2023, teaching middle school students how to create a fly plan using flight simulators and software. Watch us as we STEAM ahead!
Thu, Oct 13Country Club at WoodmoreWe invite you to join us as we celebrate the 7th year anniversary of philanthropic arm, The DRANREF Foundation at our 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 13, 2022.
Multiple DatesMon, Aug 08Online eventJoin JIMI - the Japanese Immersion Math Intervention for Kids - on a journey to Japan to explore the culture and the magic of the abacus.
Multiple DatesSat, Aug 06GMU Fairfax Campus Nguyen EngineeringWe are participating in the George Mason University STEM Saturdays on July 23! George Mason University and the College of Engineering and Computing STEM Saturdays are student-centered activities for 3rd - 12th graders from the DMV area.
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RSVP ClosedMon, Mar 14FacebookJoin The Abacus Project in celebrating Pi Day and see if you can to build an abacus in 3 minutes and 14 seconds!
RSVP ClosedSat, Feb 26WashingtonDrop off your assembled DIY Abacus Kits with TDF staff.
RSVP ClosedSat, Feb 12WashingtonMeet with TDF staff to obtain materials needed to assemble DIY abacus-making kits. Materials include: - craft sticks - lollipop sticks - pony beads - glue - scissors - ruler
RSVP ClosedWed, Jan 12Facebook LiveJoin us for a community roundatable, in honor of MLK Day, as we discuss solutions for closing the achievement gap.
RSVP ClosedWed, Nov 10Online EventOn November 10, the Center for Universal Education (CUE) will host the second virtual event in a three-part series centered around assessment.
Mon, Jul 26Washington, DCParticipate in a DIY Abacus Project activity, plus math games and strategies used in class.
RSVP ClosedThu, Jul 22Washington, DCLearn about the Japanese abacus and discuss how to implement the abacus in lesson planning.
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