🧮 Abacus Course Content (Beginner to Advanced)

Level 1: Introduction to Abacus (Foundation)

Objectives: Number sense, finger movement, basic calculations

• History and parts of the abacus

• Place value (ones, tens, hundreds)

• Number representation (0–9999)

• Finger techniques (thumb & index usage)

• Counting using abacus

• Simple addition (1–2 digit, without carry)

• Simple subtraction (1–2 digit, without borrowing)

• Oral counting & speed drills

Level 2: Basic Operations

Objectives: Accuracy, confidence, mental visualization begins

• Addition with carry (2–3 digits)

• Subtraction with borrowing (2–3 digits)

• Mixed addition & subtraction

• Number dictation

• Introduction to mental abacus (visualization)

• Speed writing & flash card practice

Level 3: Intermediate Calculations

Objectives: Speed enhancement & stronger mental math

• 3–4 digit addition & subtraction

• Chain calculations

• Introduction to multiplication (single digit)

• Tables (2–9) using abacus

• Mental abacus practice (without physical abacus)

• Timed worksheets

Level 4: Advanced Abacus

Objectives: High-speed mental calculation

• Multiplication (2-digit × 1-digit)

• Division (single digit divisor)

• Mixed operations

• Large number dictation

• Mental abacus with speed drills

• Accuracy & speed tests

Level 5: Master Level / Mental Math

Objectives: Complete mental visualization & competition readiness

• Multiplication (2-digit × 2-digit)

• Division (2-digit divisor)

• Square & cube basics (optional)

• Word problems

• Mental math without abacus

• Mock competitions & assessments

📘 Teaching Methods

• Abacus demonstration

• Flash cards

• Audio dictation

• Speed tests

• Worksheets & games

• Group competitions

🏆 Assessments & Certification

• Level-wise tests

• Speed & accuracy evaluation

• Final certification on course completion