Abacus programs typically have a structured series of levels to guide students through different mathematical concepts. These levels usually progress from basic counting and addition to more advanced concepts like multiplication, division, and mental math.
Class time: 9:00am - 10am
Basic abacus skills, bead formation, single-digit addition and subtraction, and sometimes finger theory.
Class time: 9:00am - 10am
Introduces double-digit problems, building upon the skills learned in Level One.
Class time: 9:00am - 10am
Covers 3-digit addition and subtraction, and potentially multiplication.
Class time: 9:00am - 10am
Focuses on multiplication, often introducing multiplication tables and various techniques.
Class time: 9:00am - 10am
Covers more complex division problems and may introduce mixed operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication).
Class time: 9:00am - 10am
Builds upon the concepts introduced in Level Five, potentially including fractions and decimal operations.
Class time: 9:00am - 10am
Focuses on advanced multiplication and division, possibly including square roots and cube roots.
Class time: 9:00am - 10am
Emphasizes speed and accuracy in calculations, applications of abacus in various areas, and complex problem-solving.