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11/13/2025

🧠 Why Abacus-Based Math is Smarter Learning!
Unlike traditional math, Abacus training builds your child’s mental muscles! 💪 It improves focus, memory, and visualization — helping kids solve problems faster and with confidence. 🌟

At UCMAS, we don’t just teach math — we train the brain! 🧮✨

11/06/2025

When a champion like Smriti Mandhana — our very own cricket star and now World Cup winner — visits a UCMAS Center in India, it’s more than just an inspiring moment.
It’s a reminder that every great achievement begins with a strong foundation.
In this video, Smriti solves abacus questions mentally — with speed, focus, and accuracy — the very skills UCMAS builds in every child.
Her visit proves that discipline, daily practice, and core habits learned early in life create a confident, successful, and balanced personality later on.
At UCMAS, we believe focus is the new superpower. From simple finger movements on an abacus to lightning-fast mental math, we’re shaping minds that think sharper, act faster, and stay focused longer.
Congratulations to Team India and Smriti Mandhana for their phenomenal win — a perfect example of what consistent effort and determination can achieve!
This video credit goes to UCMAS India — we’re reposting to remind all parents that success starts with small daily habits and the right guidance.
To make your child achieve success not only in academics, but also in life, contact us at 403-680-3378 or visit our center at UCMAS Westbrook.
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10/20/2025

This Diwali, let’s celebrate brilliance — not just with lights, but with bright young minds!
At UCMAS & i-Maths, we believe that every spark of curiosity leads to a brighter future.
As diyas light up homes, may our children’s ideas, imagination, and intelligence light up the world.

Wishing all our parents, students, and families a Happy Diwali filled with prosperity, learning, and success.
Let’s keep the light of knowledge glowing — today and always!

10/15/2025

10/06/2025

To the hands that guide, the voices that inspire, and the hearts that never stop believing in every child’s potential — Happy Teacher’s Day!

At UCMAS Westbrook, we celebrate our amazing teachers who turn every number, every question, and every moment into a spark of curiosity and confidence.
Your patience, passion, and purpose shape bright minds every single day — and we couldn’t be prouder of the impact you make.

Thank you for being the reason our students learn, grow, and shine beyond the classroom!

09/17/2025

Turning “math-magical” learning into a Canadian franchise success
In 2004, Megha Karia arrived in Canada with a dream and a deep passion for education. What started with one UCMAS classroom in Toronto has now grown into nearly 100 centres across the country, transforming the lives of thousands of children through abacus-based brain development and mental math training.
For 20 years, Megha has been a true trailblazer—creating opportunities for students, newcomers, women, and entrepreneurs while proving the power of consistent vision and dedication. Her recognition as one of the best in education and UCMAS’s 15 consecutive years as a Franchisees’ Choice Award winner show just how impactful this journey has been.

At UCMAS Westbrook, Calgary, we share the same mission and values that Megha has championed: empowering children to unlock focus, confidence, and lifelong learning skills, while also being part of a network that opens doors for newcomers and women entrepreneurs across Canada.

Today, we celebrate Megha’s achievements, honour her vision, and feel proud to continue carrying the same torch of educational excellence and community impact here in Calgary.

Here’s to more “math-magical” milestones—for our students, our franchisees, and the future of UCMAS in Canada.

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09/11/2025

What is Abacus Intelligence, Scientifically Speaking?

Abacus Intelligence is the measurable development of core cognitive abilities through abacus-based mental arithmetic training. It’s not just about speed math or number games. It’s a brain development system rooted in decades of scientific research, and it activates both the left and right hemispheres of the brain simultaneously.

Here’s a quick explainer by Megha Karia on how abacus training goes beyond math to activate both sides of the brain and sharpen memory, focus, and problem-solving.

“In a landmark study published in The Journal of Neuroscience, it was found that kids who practiced abacus math for a few months showed significant improvements in their memory and visual thinking skills. Their brain scans also revealed that the parts of the brain used for focus, memory, and picture-based thinking were much more active than in kids who didn’t learn the abacus.”

09/10/2025

New Admissions Open This September at UCMAS Westbrook!
Free registration all through September!

Imagine your child multiplying triple-digit numbers or solving equations faster than a calculator—fingers dancing across an invisible abacus in the air.

No, it’s not magic.
It’s abacus-based mental math—a proven full-brain workout.

In fact, a landmark study in The Journal of Neuroscience showed that kids practicing abacus math developed stronger memory, sharper focus, and better visual thinking skills than their peers.

In a world where screens dominate early learning, UCMAS Westbrook helps children strike the perfect balance—building the mental agility, confidence, and academic edge they need to excel in class and beyond.

Join us this September, book a free trial class, and watch your child’s potential unfold.
Call us at 403-680-3378 & register today—your child’s future starts here.
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08/27/2025

Why Mental Math Is the School-Readiness Game-Changer for Kids Aged 5–7: The UCMAS Westbrook Advantage

The early years of school can be both exciting and overwhelming. For children stepping into the world of structured learning, confidence is often just as important as knowledge. And while many parents focus on reading and writing, research is increasingly clear—numerical fluency and mental math are equally critical in preparing children for success.

At UCMAS Westbrook, we see every day how early exposure to abacus-based mental math transforms young learners. It isn’t about memorizing sums or racing through worksheets—it’s about training the brain to think faster, focus deeper, and approach problems with confidence. When a 5-year-old can visualize numbers, recall them effortlessly, and solve challenges in seconds, something shifts: they begin to believe in their own ability to learn. That belief carries them into every subject, from reading to science, and even into their social interactions.

Science backs this up. Abacus training is proven to activate both sides of the brain, improving memory, concentration, and even creativity. Children become more attentive, resilient, and eager to participate in class. For many parents, the most rewarding part isn’t just higher math scores—it’s watching their child raise a hand in class with confidence or tackle homework without fear.

The age of 5–7 is a golden window of neuroplasticity, when the brain is primed for growth. That’s why introducing mental math at this stage isn’t just beneficial—it’s transformative. It gives children the tools they need to be school-ready and life-ready.

At UCMAS Westbrook, we’re not just teaching math. We’re building thinkers, dreamers, and confident learners who see challenges as opportunities. Because when a child discovers the power of their own mind, there are no limits to what they can achieve.

If you’re a parent looking to give your child that edge, this is the time. Join us at UCMAS Westbrook, explore our programs, and watch your child’s journey of confidence, focus, and lifelong learning unfold.

Read our full article here: https://ucmas.ca/how-to-balance-school-and-extracurricular-activities/?fbclid=IwdGRzaAMb8gRjbGNrAxvxyWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeeZK0VNExbb3glpNQEtlEzhtUUIbC7EObANgfXElNW3bSNt7H-cO7H7dlcmw_aem_MND2WxOHqck97Ppi_-oolQ&sfnsn=wa

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07/15/2025

Is Your Child Starting Kindergarten Soon?
And as a parent… are you wondering if they’re really ready?

We understand that the transition to school can feel overwhelming — for both kids and parents!

That’s why we’ve created the iMath Program — a research-based, hands-on early learning program specially designed for children aged 4 to 5 years, built to support Alberta’s Kindergarten Readiness Goals.

💡 In our fun, interactive iMath classes, your child will:
✅ Learn how to hold a pencil with proper grip
✅ Recognize and count numbers confidently
✅ Explore shapes, patterns, and colors
✅ Strengthen attention span and memory
✅ Boost their logical thinking and problem-solving
✅ Build classroom-ready behavior — listening, following instructions & focus!

Our curriculum supports key areas from the Alberta Education Early Childhood Framework, helping your child:
🎯 Develop early numeracy
🎯 Strengthen fine motor skills
🎯 Foster social-emotional growth
🎯 Get excited about learning

TRY A FREE TRIAL CLASS – let your little one experience iMath first-hand!
Come see how we make learning playful, meaningful, and effective.

Limited spots available!
Reach out now to register for your free session and get your child school-ready with confidence!
Call us at +1-403-680-3378 or visit us at 3315, 17Ave SW, #215; Calgary, AB T3E 2X3.
Let’s take the first step into a joyful learning journey — together.