Basic Abacus Program (Levels 1–2)

Our Beginner Level Abacus Course lays a strong foundation in mental math by introducing young learners to the basics of the abacus and core arithmetic concepts. Here’s what students will explore:

Introduction to the Abacus
Understanding the structure and parts of the abacus, including rods, upper beads, and lower beads.

Proper Finger Movement
Developing accurate and efficient hand techniques essential for speed and precision.

Basic Numbers & Counting
Learning to read, write, and count numbers using the abacus—starting from single digits.

Place Value Concepts
Understanding units, tens, and hundreds through hands-on abacus practice.

Simple Addition & Subtraction
Performing one-digit to three-digit calculations on the abacus using visual and tactile methods.

Special Techniques Introduction
Exploring concepts like Big Friend, Small Friend, and Combinations to simplify arithmetic operations.

Mental Arithmetic Basics
Beginning visualization techniques to perform 1 to 3-digit addition and subtraction without the physical abacus.