Free Abacus Practice Tools
An on-screen abacus, a bead-setting game and quick sums, with a simple home routine. Nothing to install and no sign-up.
Practice abacus
A 7-rod soroban to play with. Tap beads, type a number to show it, or add and subtract numbers and watch the beads change. The last few steps are listed underneath.
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Set the number
Ten rounds. Set the beads to match the number, then press Check.
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Quick sums
Ten questions. Use a real abacus or the one above, then check your answers.
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Abacus worksheets
Fresh sheets for Levels 1 to 5, ready to print with an answer key.
Make a worksheet →GAMEAbacus Practice Game 2026
A longer round of mixed questions with a score and review.
Play the game →A simple home routine
| Time | What to do |
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| 2 min | Warm up: set and clear 5 numbers |
| 5–8 min | One quick-sums set or half a worksheet at the current level |
| 3 min | Review mistakes: redo each wrong sum slowly on the abacus |
| 1 min | Finish with something easy so the session ends well |
Short daily sessions tend to work better than one long session a week. Stop before your child gets tired.
Common mistakes
- Using the wrong finger. Thumb pushes earth beads up; index finger does everything else.
- Not clearing properly. Start each sum with every bead away from the beam.
- Guessing the friend. Say the rule out loud ("plus 5 minus 4") until it's automatic.
- Rushing to speed. Accuracy first; speed comes with repetition.
Buying an abacus
| Check | Why |
|---|---|
| Soroban layout (1 above, 4 below) | Matches what most guides and classes use |
| At least 13 rods | Enough for multi-digit sums, × and ÷ |
| Unit dots on the beam | Makes reading place value easier |
| Beads that move smoothly but don't slide on their own | Stray beads cause errors |
| Price around ₹150–₹500 | Student sorobans don't need to cost more |
