There are totally 8 levels. Each level is taught for 3 months. First 4 levels the children are given training from single-digit to 4 digits addition and subtraction sums. In the 4th level Multiplication is introduced and in the 5th Level Division, sums are introduced. When the children complete all levels, they can do all basic calculations mentally without using the abacus. The certificate is issued to every child for every level after successful completion of the level.

The abacus tutors in Karaikal,Puducherry teaches 3 hours per week and 12 to 14 hours per month. 2 Hour continuous class is conducted every week and one-hour supporting class is conducted during the week from Monday to Friday in Karaikal,Puducherry.

In the regular abacus classes, the tutor teaches abacus using the abacus and slowly the abacus is taken out from the regular classes to enable children to try mental maths. Tutor teaches all techniques of doing basic mathematical calculations in abacus, speed writing, fingering practice, oral sums. Generally, 15 students learn at a time with an abacus tutor.

Abacus coaching enables children to learn techniques of doing calculations with abacus and without an abacus. Children can do fast calculations, analytical skills, concentration, listening, photo memory are obtained.

Children can start doing mental math sums from Level 2. In Level 2, the child can do single-digit sums and slowly the number of digits will get increased as the children progress to the further level.

Normally the timing is fixed based on the convenience of the children. The timing is fixed without affecting the school timings of the children in Karaikal,Puducherry.

Yes. Fast mental math sums rules out errors in calculations in their academic mathematics and hence the scoring of marks will be higher. Photo memory enables children to grasp pictures easily which help them to draw pictures in Science subject to score more.

Generally, calculations are taught in the primary section and it is called "arithmetic". Learning abacus is to calculate numbers. So this should not be confused with mathematics which deals with maths concepts.

Yes. If a child knows some of the basic formulae of the abacus, the child can participate in the competition in the group of "Incomplete Starters (Level 1)". After completion of levels, they can appear for the respective levels. Usually, the competition is conducted once in a year.

The child should have completed a minimum of 5 years of age and should be able to identify numbers from 1 to 100. They should know the concept of addition and subtraction of numbers.