Course Revision Checklists

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One checklist per course (Abacus L1–L3, Vedic Maths) listing every key concept.

Revision & Retention — Course-Specific Revision Checklists

One checklist per course covering every key concept. Check off each concept as your child demonstrates understanding. Use the notes column for parent observations.

Abacus Level 1

#	Concept / Skill	Demonstrated Understanding
1	Identify all parts of the abacus (frame, rod, upper bead, lower bead, dividing bar)	Yes / Partial / No
2	Read bead positions for numbers 0-9 (single rod)	Yes / Partial / No
3	Understand upper bead = 5, each lower bead = 1	Yes / Partial / No
4	Build numbers 10-20 using two rods (tens and ones)	Yes / Partial / No
5	Simple addition within 5 (direct bead push)	Yes / Partial / No
6	Simple addition within 9 (upper bead swap at 5)	Yes / Partial / No
7	Simple subtraction within 9 (removing beads)	Yes / Partial / No
8	Read and write any number 0-20 on the abacus	Yes / Partial / No

Abacus Level 2

#	Concept / Skill	Demonstrated Understanding
1	5-complement addition (when lower beads are full, use upper bead + complement)	Yes / Partial / No
2	5-complement subtraction (push upper bead up, add complement)	Yes / Partial / No
3	10-complement addition (carry to tens rod, remove complement from ones)	Yes / Partial / No
4	10-complement subtraction (borrow from tens, add complement to ones)	Yes / Partial / No
5	Know all 5-complement pairs: 1+4, 2+3, 3+2, 4+1	Yes / Partial / No
6	Know all 10-complement pairs: 1+9, 2+8, 3+7, 4+6, 5+5	Yes / Partial / No
7	Two-digit addition with carry	Yes / Partial / No
8	Two-digit subtraction with borrow	Yes / Partial / No
9	Error checking: identify wrong technique application	Yes / Partial / No

Abacus Level 3

#	Concept / Skill	Demonstrated Understanding
1	Multi-digit addition (3+ digits)	Yes / Partial / No
2	Multi-digit subtraction (3+ digits)	Yes / Partial / No
3	Mixed operations with multiple carries/borrows	Yes / Partial / No
4	Speed: complete 20 problems in under 5 minutes	Yes / Partial / No
5	Mental visualisation of bead positions	Yes / Partial / No
6	Transition from physical to mental abacus	Yes / Partial / No
7	Chain calculations (3+ numbers in sequence)	Yes / Partial / No
8	Numbers up to 100 on the abacus	Yes / Partial / No

Vedic Maths

#	Concept / Skill	Demonstrated Understanding
1	Nikhilam method: multiplication near a base (10, 100)	Yes / Partial / No
2	Urdhva Tiryak: crosswise and vertical multiplication	Yes / Partial / No
3	Digit sum method for checking answers	Yes / Partial / No
4	Ekadhikena: squaring numbers ending in 5	Yes / Partial / No
5	Complement-based subtraction	Yes / Partial / No
6	Mental multiplication shortcuts	Yes / Partial / No
7	Pattern recognition in number sequences	Yes / Partial / No
8	Application to real-world word problems	Yes / Partial / No

English Confidence (Foundations + Builder)

#	Concept / Skill	Demonstrated Understanding
1	Use correct greetings based on time of day (Good morning / Good evening / Good night = farewell)	Yes / Partial / No
2	Introduce self and family members using he/she/they pronouns correctly	Yes / Partial / No
3	Use articles a/an/the before nouns (Tamil has no articles)	Yes / Partial / No
4	Build Subject-Verb-Object sentences (opposite of Tamil S-O-V order)	Yes / Partial / No
5	Place adjectives before the noun (big dog, not dog big)	Yes / Partial / No
6	Form questions using What/Where/Who/When/How/Why with correct word order	Yes / Partial / No
7	Use regular past tense (-ed) and common irregular past forms (went, ate, saw)	Yes / Partial / No
8	Use will and going to for future tense correctly	Yes / Partial / No
9	Use prepositions in/on/at/under/between/next to for location	Yes / Partial / No
10	Form negative sentences with don't/doesn't/didn't/won't	Yes / Partial / No
11	Join ideas with and/but/because/so (never both because and so)	Yes / Partial / No
12	Use possessives: my/your/his/her before a noun; mine/yours alone	Yes / Partial / No
13	Write a 6–8 sentence paragraph using mixed tenses and conjunctions	Yes / Partial / No

Money Basics (Kids + Teens)

#	Concept / Skill	Demonstrated Understanding
1	Explain the difference between price (what the shop charges) and value (how useful to you)	Yes / Partial / No
2	Apply the 3-question test: Do I need this? Can I wait? Is this the best use?	Yes / Partial / No
3	Classify items as needs vs wants (same item can be both depending on context)	Yes / Partial / No
4	Set a saving goal with 3 numbers: what, how much, how long	Yes / Partial / No
5	Apply 'pay yourself first' — savings before wants	Yes / Partial / No
6	Create a 3-part budget: needs → savings → wants	Yes / Partial / No
7	Explain how UPI works and why digital money is real money	Yes / Partial / No
8	Name the 5 digital payment safety rules (never share PIN/OTP, no undo, etc.)	Yes / Partial / No
9	Use the 3-day rule for unplanned purchases to resist FOMO	Yes / Partial / No
10	Identify 5 scam warning signs (urgency, fake prizes, too-good-to-be-true, info requests, poor quality)	Yes / Partial / No
11	Explain how savings accounts and interest work (4% on ₹10K = ₹400/yr)	Yes / Partial / No
12	Write a 7+ rule Teen Money Plan covering all 6 areas	Yes / Partial / No

Cyber Smart — Internet Safety

#	Concept / Skill	Demonstrated Understanding
1	Explain what the internet is (global network of connected devices)	Yes / Partial / No
2	List 5 types of personal information and classify as safe/never-share	Yes / Partial / No
3	Create a strong password using the 3-rule method (8+ chars, mixed types, no personal info)	Yes / Partial / No
4	Identify 4 scam warning signs (urgency, fake prizes, info requests, poor quality)	Yes / Partial / No
5	Apply the CHECK method for suspicious messages	Yes / Partial / No
6	Check URLs for https:// and padlock; identify signs of unsafe websites	Yes / Partial / No
7	Name 3 essential privacy settings (private profile, location off, messages from friends only)	Yes / Partial / No
8	Apply the Teacher Test before posting on social media	Yes / Partial / No
9	Define cyberbullying and apply 3-step response: Save → Block → Tell	Yes / Partial / No
10	Create a personal digital safety plan with rules for all areas	Yes / Partial / No

Study Skills in the AI Era

#	Concept / Skill	Demonstrated Understanding
1	Explain why re-reading is weak and active recall is strong (forgetting curve)	Yes / Partial / No
2	Distinguish between familiarity (recognition) and real recall (production from memory)	Yes / Partial / No
3	Create a daily study plan using time blocks and the Pomodoro technique (25+5)	Yes / Partial / No
4	Use Read-Cover-Recall method for active reading	Yes / Partial / No
5	Take notes using Key Idea + Example + Question format (not highlighting)	Yes / Partial / No
6	Use the teach-it-back test and self-quiz questions to check understanding	Yes / Partial / No
7	Explain why multitasking doesn't work; set up a distraction-free environment	Yes / Partial / No
8	Apply spaced practice (revise after 1 day, 3 days, 7 days)	Yes / Partial / No
9	Use retrieval practice as the main revision method (not re-reading)	Yes / Partial / No
10	Apply 'study first, AI second' rule — explain without AI before using it	Yes / Partial / No

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