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Abacus

Rather than bore children with traditional maths drills, we teach them to solve tricky problems with beads, and have fun doing it. Once they master the abacus, beads or no beads, they're ready for any maths challenge.

3programmes
5–12years age group
3 monthsper level
90 minper class
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Illustration of a hand using an abacus
About the course

A centuries-old tool for a sharper mind

The abacus has been used for calculation for centuries. The earliest known abacus dates back to around 300 BC and was used across Mesopotamia, Egypt, Persia, Greece, Rome and India. It is still widely used in China and Japan today.

An abacus has an upper and a lower deck separated by a bar. Working the beads trains the mind to add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly. Beyond maths, it supports a child's overall development, and since most of that development happens in the early years, starting young brings the biggest benefits.

  • Live interactive classes over video call, not pre-recorded
  • Programmes designed for children of different ages
  • Support to take part in national-level competitions

Delivered to your doorstep

Every student receives the course materials at home:

  • Abacus frame
  • Pencil and pouch
  • Course books for each level
  • A certificate after every level
Programmes

A programme for every age group

Choose the programme that fits your child's age and schedule.

topKAT

Our complete abacus programme for ages 7–12.

8levels
3books / level
7–12years
3 moper level
2classes / week
90 minper class
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  1. Level 1

    Direct addition and subtraction

    Get familiar with the abacus, the right fingers to use, and addition and subtraction, with and without the abacus.

  2. Level 2

    Complex addition and subtraction

    Concepts like big friends, small friends, big family and small family to solve harder problems.

  3. Level 3

    Multiplication

    Multiplying small numbers, starting with 1 digit by 1 digit.

  4. Level 4

    Multiplication of complex numbers

    Larger multiplication problems, solved with and without the abacus.

  5. Level 5

    Decimal addition and subtraction

    Working confidently with decimal numbers.

  6. Level 6

    Division

    Division of small, complex and decimal numbers.

  7. Level 7

    Profit and loss

    Calculating profit, loss and their percentages, with and without the abacus.

  8. Level 8

    Simple interest

    Simple interest and principal, plus a revision of everything learned so far.

sKoolKAT

The abacus programme for schools, ages 7–12.

9levels
1book / level
7–12years
3 moper level
1class / week
90 minper class

Conducted inside schools or scheduled through the school management. Contact us for details.

playKAT

A gentle start with numbers for ages 5–6.

4levels
1book / level
5–6years
3 moper level
1class / week
90 minper class
View all 4 levels
  1. Level 1

    Basics of the abacus

    Get comfortable with the abacus, the right fingers to use, and simple addition and subtraction.

  2. Level 2

    Basics of numbers

    An introduction to the decimal number system and types of numbers: natural, whole, integers, rational, irrational, real and complex.

  3. Level 3

    Basic addition and subtraction

    Solving sums with and without the abacus, using concepts like big friends and small friends.

  4. Level 4

    Introduction to multiplication

    What multiplication is, and how to start solving multiplication problems.

Benefits

More than maths

Abacus training builds skills your child will use far beyond the classroom.

Better concentration

While working the abacus, children learn to tune out distractions. As they progress to visualising the abacus in their mind, their focus grows further, and it carries over to schoolwork and home.

Sharper observation and listening

Flashcard training teaches children to read numbers at a glance, and solving problems they hear only once trains them to listen carefully.

Visualisation, creativity and accuracy

Solving sums on an imagined abacus strengthens imagination, and timed practice teaches children to work fast while staying accurate, which is ideal for competitive exams.

Stronger memory

Children recall the final bead picture before giving an answer. With repetition, their ability to remember what they see develops strongly.

Start your child's abacus journey

Book a free trial class today. No commitment, just a chance to see how your child learns with us.

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