Elrose Abacus classes are structured to progressively develop a child’s mental arithmetic skills using the abacus tool. These classes are generally divided into multiple levels, each building on the skills and concepts learned in the previous level. Here’s a breakdown of the typical levels found in abacus classes:
Beginner Level
Level 1
- Introduction to Abacus and its parts
- How to hold an Abacus
- Small Friend and Big Friend Formula
- Introduction to number notation and place values
- Basic operations of addition and subtraction
- Exercises to strengthen finger and hand movements
- Introduction to mental math techniques using the Abacus
- Practice sessions for addition and subtraction
- Speed drills and time tests
- Flash card Activity
Level 2
- Review of Level 1 concepts
- Combination Formula
- Three digits calculation using Abacus
- Advanced mental math techniques using the Abacus
- Exercises to improve memory retention and visualization skills
- Speed drills and time tests
- Flash Card Activity
Intermediate Levels
Level 3
- Review of I evel 2 concepts
- Problem solving techniques
- Advanced number calculation skill
- Multiplication calculation using Abacus
- Advanced mental math techniques for complex calculations
- Exercises to improve mental agility and flexibility
- Speed drills and time tests
- Flash Card Activity
Level 4
- Practical applications of abacus mental math, such as mental calculations for everyday tasks, financial calculations, and more
- Techniques for mental math without an abacus
- Problem-solving and critical thinking exercises using abacus mental
math - Decimals: Introduction to decimals and how they relate to addition and subtraction Advanced Addition Subtraction
- Speed drills and time test
- Flash Card Activity
- Multiplication: Introduction to multiplication, including single-digit multiplication and multiplication by 10, 100, and 1000
Advanced Levels
Level 5
- Review of Levels 1-4: A quick review of the fundamental concepts and techniques covered in the previous levels.
- Addition and Subtraction: More advanced addition and subtraction problems involving larger numbers and multiple digits.
- Multiplication.
- Division: Introduction to division, including single-digit division and division by 10, 100, and 1000.
- Negative Numbers: Introduction to negative numbers and how they relate to addition and subtraction.
- Advanced Multiplication.
- Advanced Decimals.
- Word Problems: Application of abacus mental math to real-world word problems involving all of the above concepts.
- Mental Math Strategies: Development of mental math strategies such as estimation and rounding to help solve problems quickly and efficiently.
Level 6
- Focus: Advanced work with decimals, fractions, and higher-level multiplication and division.
- Skills Developed: Mastery of mental arithmetic, strong analytical skills, preparation for more advanced math topics.
Expert Levels
Level 7
- Focus: Highly advanced calculations, including large numbers, complex fractions, and multiple-step problems.
- Skills Developed: Expertise in mental math, exceptional calculation speed and accuracy, readiness for competitive math.
Level 8
- Focus: Professional level calculations, competition preparation, and refinement of techniques.
- Skills Developed: Professional-level mental arithmetic skills, ability to solve extremely complex problems rapidly.