About the Abacus programme
The abacus is a traditional calculating tool — a frame with beads that slide on rods — used for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Taught as Abacus Mental Arithmetic, it is a proven way to develop mental calculation skills.
Our Abacus classes cover all the techniques, methods and strategies of using an abacus, taught by experienced instructors with practice exercises. Students improve mental math, concentration and memory, and become more confident in maths.
What you'll learn
- Abacus techniques for the four operations
- Visualisation and mental calculation
- Speed and accuracy drills
- Concentration and memory exercises
Who it's for
Children (typically 5–14 years)
Learners of any age who want faster mental maths
Why learn with Benchmark?
Experienced instructors, personalised attention, flexible morning, evening and weekend batches, and access to study materials and practice tests. Students who need extra help get one-on-one sessions.
