The scientific nature of abacus calculation refers to the scientific nature of abacus calculation itself, which is embodied in the scientific nature of its hardware and software. The hardware of abacus is abacus, the software part includes formula, rules and other arithmetical algorithm content. The Chinese abacus is a kind of abacus with a beam and a gear. Its structure is very scientific. It not only contains the ideas and methods of multiple numbers, place value system, five-litre decimal system and cycle, but also can show numbers by two elements. Beadcode symbols have the function of calculation, and the number and shape are integrated. The abacus calculation model is a general algorithm model suitable for abacus calculation, brain calculation and computer calculation.

In the past, the sociality of abacus mainly refers to its practical value. In todays era of computer popularization, the practical value of abacus needs to be reflected on the basis of comprehensive consideration of the scientific value, cultural valueeducational value of abacus -- the social role of abacusits social function. This is embodied in carrying out a series of public welfare inheritance activities, scientific educationcultural dissemination, giving full play to the social value of the abacusfurther developing its social service function, so that the abacus can meet the different needs of different social levels.

Although initial abacus, mainly used for computing, but starting from the Ming dynasty the abacus has been in the field of education plays an irreplaceable role education and special education, especially in the abacus abacus calculation based on innovation and development, not only to develop children's intelligence potential has a significant effect, but also for college students, the elderly and special populations have huge education instruction function.