Course Description -
The Aloha Programme
ALOHA is a mental development programme designed specifically for children ages 5 to 13. The program uses the abacus as a key instrument for teaching Mental Arithmetic, enabling the development of the right hemisphere of the brain, a key instrument for the teaching of Mental Arithmetic. In this hemisphere resides the ability of visual memory, concentration and orientation, control of nonverbal aspects of communication, and intuition.
ALOHA Mental Arithmetic classes are available ONLINE (all levels) or physical in Ongard Comunity Centre, Dublin 15 only for Level 1 students
Course Information
Kids
Junior Cycle
Levels
1 – 4
Kids
Pro Cycle
Levels
5 – 8
- Term: 2 terms / year ( September - January and February - June )
- Child Age: 9 – 13 years old
- Class: 2 consecutive hours per week
- Levels: 1 level per term and 2 levels per academic year
- Homework: Daily Practice 10-15 minute per day
- Certification:
- Every Level
- Programme Complition Certificate
- Term cost: 420€
Course Information
Initial Games
ALOHA Games
Brain Gym ( online classes)
10
Mental Development
Speed Test
Number Dictation
Flashcards
10
Arithmetic’s
Oral review,
Book A,
Book review A and B
Orals of the day
30
Break
Away from Screen
10
Worksheets and Mental Arithmetic
Weekly Worksheets
Mental Calculations
40
Final Games
ALOHA Challenge
Kahoot / Games
10
110
Grading and Assessment
60%
is required to successfully
pass the level.
carried out in centralized
assessment locations
twice per year in January
and June, or online during
the pandemic restrictions.
of the
Assessment students is
issued with a Level
Diploma in a 30 working
days period after
completion of assessment
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