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Abacus Level 1 — Complete Syllabus

Abacus Level 1 — Complete Syllabus

Course: Abacus for Children — Level 1

Syllabus · Free

Full lesson-by-lesson learning path for Abacus Level 1. 11 lessons covering bead basics through addition and subtraction.

11

Lessons

~2 hours

Total time

7–10 years

Age range

Beginner

Level

What your child will learn

  • Understand the abacus structure and all bead positions
  • Represent any number from 0 to 20 on the abacus
  • Perform single-digit addition and subtraction independently
  • Begin building speed with mental calculation exercises
  • Complete the Level 1 certificate assessment with confidence

Lesson Breakdown

1
Meet the Abacusஅபாகஸை சந்திக்கலாம்8 min
  • Name every part of the abacus: frame, rod, upper bead, lower bead, dividing bar
  • Explain what each part does
  • Understand that each rod holds one column of numbers
FrameRodsUpper bead = 5Lower beads × 4
2
Lower Beads — Counting 1 to 4கீழ் மணிகள் — 1 முதல் 4 வரை9 min
  • Understand that each lower bead = 1
  • Push lower beads up to show numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4
  • Read a number by counting beads touching the bar
Each lower bead = 1Push UP to countBeads touching bar count
3
The Upper Bead Means 5மேல் மணி = 59 min
  • Know that 1 upper bead = 5
  • Show the number 5 using the upper bead
  • Understand why one upper bead replaces five lower beads
Upper bead = 5Push DOWN to useFaster than 5 lower beads
4
Numbers 6 to 96 முதல் 9 வரை10 min
  • Understand that 6 = upper bead (5) + 1 lower bead
  • Build numbers 6, 7, 8, 9 by combining upper and lower beads
  • Read numbers 6–9 at a glance on the abacus
6 = 5+17 = 5+28 = 5+39 = 5+4
5
Numbers 0 to 9 — Review0 முதல் 9 வரை — மீண்டும் பார்க்கலாம்10 min
  • Recognise any number 0–9 on the abacus without counting beads one by one
  • Build any number 0–9 quickly and accurately
  • Correct mistakes and try again confidently
0–4: lower beads5: upper bead6–9: upper + lower
6
Tens and Onesபத்துகள் மற்றும் ஒன்றுகள்10 min
  • Identify the ones rod (rightmost) and the tens rod (second from right)
  • Understand that each rod has its own place value
  • Read a two-rod position as a two-digit number
Ones = right rodTens = next rod leftPlace value
7
Building Numbers 10 to 2010 முதல் 20 வரை கட்டுவோம்11 min
  • Build each number from 10 to 20 using two rods
  • Read any teen number from the abacus
  • Understand that 10 = 1 ten + 0 ones
10 = 1 bead on tens15 = 1 + upper beadTwo rods together
8
Simple Addition — Within 5எளிய கூட்டல் — 5 வரை10 min
  • Add two numbers whose sum is 5 or less
  • Show first number, add more beads for the second number
  • Read the final bead position for the answer
Push MORE beads upShow → Add → Read2+3=5
9
Simple Addition — Within 10எளிய கூட்டல் — 10 வரை11 min
  • Add two numbers with a sum between 6 and 10
  • Swap lower beads for the upper bead when reaching 5
  • Confirm the answer by reading the bead position
Upper bead swap at 53+4=74+6=10 carries
10
Simple Subtraction — Within 9எளிய கழித்தல் — 9 வரை11 min
  • Understand subtraction = removing beads from active position
  • Subtract 1–4 by pushing lower beads down
  • Subtract 5 by pushing the upper bead back up
Move beads AWAY from bar9−4=59−5=4
11
Level 1 Master Practiceநிலை 1 மாஸ்டர் பயிற்சி12 min
  • Apply all Level 1 skills: parts, place value, addition, subtraction
  • Work through mixed problems with confidence
  • Prepare for the Level 1 certificate assessment
Mixed problemsAll bead rulesCertificate ready

Parent tip

Each lesson is designed to be completed in a single sitting. Work through one lesson per session — 3 sessions per week is the ideal pace. After Lesson 5, run a quick recap by asking your child to show you any number from 0 to 9. After Lesson 10, move on to Abacus Level 2.

Track Your Progress

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Colour each box when the lesson is complete. All 11 coloured = ready for Level 2!

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