Saksham Abacus

Curriculum

A clear path from first bead to mental maths

Student levels

Foundation

5–7 years

Bead recognition, finger technique, single-digit addition and subtraction.

Level 1

6+ years

Two-digit operations on the abacus, small friends formulas.

Level 2

7+ years

Big friends formulas, combined operations, speed drills.

Level 3

8+ years

Multi-digit addition and subtraction, introduction to mental visualisation.

Level 4

8+ years

Multiplication on the abacus, timed mental arithmetic.

Level 5

9+ years

Division, decimals and mixed mental sums.

Level 6–8

10+ years

Advanced mental calculation, competition preparation.

Teacher training modules

  1. 1.Abacus fundamentals and bead values
  2. 2.Teaching small and big friends formulas
  3. 3.Classroom management for young children
  4. 4.Mental arithmetic and visualisation
  5. 5.Running assessments and tracking progress
  6. 6.Starting your local class: admissions, batches and parents
  7. 7.Child safety and professional conduct