ABACUS TRAINING INSTITUTES IN

PAKISTAN
ALOHA PAKISTAN:
Course & Syllabus
ALOHA Mental Arithmetic program comprises of eight (8) terms. The duration of each term
is 12 weeks. Classes are conducted for 2 hour sessions once a week over a period of
around three (3) calendar months. Assessments are conducted to test the competence and
to assess the progress of each student at the end of each term. This training is carried out
by a proactive method between the teacher and the student in order to create an
environment that "taps" the interest of the student in learning arithmetic.
The Program Curriculum.
Term 1
The Finger Method - The child is initially taught to count from 0 - 99 using his fingers. This
hands on experience makes the child understand the concept of numbers. It is then trained
to do addition and subtraction using the Aloha concept. Once these calculations are learned
by the child, only then, will he be introduced to the abacus.
Term 2
The Abacus:- The use of the abacus is the next step in learning arithmetic. Here the child is
taught to transfer the theory of the finger method to the abacus board. The child is taught the
basic movements of the abacus board. The child at the end of the term can now calculate
addition and subtraction from 1 to 1000.
Term 3
Mental Arithmetic:- Here the child is taught to visualize the abacus board in his mind and
calculate. He is trained to do the calculations mentally by using the visiual abacus board in
his mind. The method of multiplication is now introduced to the child.
Term 4
The child continues to master the concept of Mental Arithemtic. The division method of
calculation is now introduced and taught to the child. The attention is centered on complex
and challenging mathematical numbers to enable the child to acquire a complete mastery on
his basic concepts.
Term 5 - 8
The visualization of the functions of (+ - x ) method is established. The lessons are
concentrated on larger and more complex numbers. The learner is required to complete it
with speed and accuraccy.
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UCMAS PAKISTAN:
UCMAS Program

Targeted for children within the age group of 4 to 12, as it is proved that the
mental development of a child is at its peak in this age group.

Program Duration

The program is divided into 10 levels.

Each level has 24 classes taught over 3 months.

Children are taught twice a week for two hours, which can be either a single
class lasting two hours or it can be split into two one-hour classes.

Total program duration is about 30 months and does not clash with school
timings or curriculum in any way.

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