Free · 10 levels · works on phones

Free online abacus classes for kids

Learn abacus step by step on a real-looking abacus: move the beads, learn the small and big friends formulas, practise sums and pass a test at every level — then do sums in your head. No fees, no books to buy.

The abacus shows 0

Upper bead = 5 Lower bead = 1 Only beads touching the bar count

Abacus levels 0 to 9

Each level has a short lesson, formulas, a “watch it on the abacus” demo, unlimited practice, a 20-sum test, printable worksheets and the AI tutor. Pass a level test to earn its badge — sign in to also get a certificate.

  1. Level 0 Meet the abacus Beads, numbers 0–99 and direct adding
  2. Level 1 Small friends Adding and subtracting with 5
  3. Level 2 Big friends Adding and subtracting with 10 (carrying)
  4. Level 3 Combination Big and small friends together
  5. Level 4 Multiplication I 2-digit × 1-digit
  6. Level 5 Multiplication II 3-digit × 1-digit
  7. Level 6 Multiplication III 2-digit × 2-digit
  8. Level 7 Division I 3-digit ÷ 1-digit
  9. Level 8 Division II 4-digit ÷ 2-digit
  10. Level 9 Mental abacus Flash sums in your head

How to use an abacus

  1. Start at zero. Hold the abacus flat with the bar (beam) across the middle. Move every bead away from the bar — that is zero.
  2. Know the beads. Each upper bead is worth 5 and each lower bead is worth 1 when it touches the bar.
  3. Know the rods. The rods are places: ones, tens, hundreds… Pick a rod with a dot as your ones rod; rods to its left are tens, hundreds and so on.
  4. Show a number. For 7 on a rod: bring the upper bead down (5) and push 2 lower beads up (2). For 23: 2 on the tens rod, 3 on the ones rod.
  5. Add and subtract. Add by moving beads toward the bar, subtract by moving them away. When there are not enough beads, use small friends (5) or big friends (10).

Free abacus worksheets (PDF)

40 sums per sheet with an answer key — print them or save as PDF. Every “new set” has different sums.

Abacus classes — live online, request a call back

Prefer a real teacher? TalentJR teachers take live online classes anywhere in India. Tell us what you need and our team will call you with timings and fees.

Live online classesSmall groups or 1:1 with a teacher, from home, any city.
We call you backOur team asks what your child needs, then shares timings and fees.
Home tutor?We are still building our list of home tutors — ask on the call if there is one near you.
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Badges, certificates & gifts A badge and certificate for every level you pass, TalentJR Points for daily practice, and monthly gifts for the Top 10. Online abacus tool A free virtual abacus and number game — no sign-in needed.

Abacus questions

What is an abacus?

An abacus is a counting frame with beads on rods. Each rod is a place (ones, tens, hundreds) and the beads show the digits, so children can see numbers and do sums by moving beads.

Abacus kya hai? (Hindi)

Abacus एक गिनतारा है — मोतियों वाला एक साधन जिससे बच्चे मोती सरकाकर जोड़, घटाव, गुणा और भाग करना सीखते हैं।

Abacus meaning in Marathi

Abacus म्हणजे मणी सरकवून गणित करण्याचे साधन (मणी-पाटी). प्रत्येक दांडी एक स्थान (एकक, दशक, शतक) दाखवते.

How do I use an abacus?

Start with all beads away from the bar (zero). A lower bead touching the bar is 1, the upper bead is 5. Show numbers rod by rod and move beads toward the bar to add, away to subtract.

What age is right for abacus?

Many children start between 5 and 7, once they can count to 20. Older children and adults can learn too — start at Level 0.

Are TalentJR abacus classes free?

The online course is free: the online abacus, all 10 levels, practice, tests, worksheets, badges and certificates. Classes with a TalentJR teacher (live online) are paid — request a call back and our team will share the fees.

Are there abacus classes near me?

Yes — TalentJR teachers take live online abacus classes anywhere in India. Fill in “Abacus classes near you” on this page with your city and our team will call you.

What are abacus class fees?

The online course here is free. For classes with a teacher, fees depend on your city and the type of class (online group, 1:1 or at home); our team tells you the exact fee on the call — there is nothing to pay to ask.

How long does each level take?

It depends on practice. 10–15 minutes a day works well; move on when you can pass the level test (16 of 20 right).

Abacus or Vedic maths — which is better?

Abacus builds a picture of numbers and suits younger children; Vedic maths teaches quick tricks and suits older students. Many children do abacus first.