Free Abacus Learning Resources
Printable worksheets, interactive tools and the full lesson course. Everything is free for families and classrooms.
Printable worksheets
Each click makes a new sheet with 30 problems. Print the answer key separately for marking.
Beginner
Level 1 worksheets
Single-rod sums with small friends, plus big-friend additions. Matches Lessons 1–4.
Open Level 1Intermediate
Level 2 worksheets
Two-digit add-and-subtract columns plus multiplication. Matches Lessons 5–9.
Open Level 2Advanced
Level 3 worksheets
Four-row, three-digit columns plus multiplication and division. Matches Lessons 10–12.
Open Level 3Interactive tools
Virtual abacus
A 13-rod soroban with challenges, and add and subtract controls.
Timed practice & Flash Anzan
Generate unlimited questions and track your personal bests.
Complete lesson course
Twelve lessons from beginner to advanced, with quizzes.
Quick reference
Small friends (make 5)
| Number | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friend | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Add: +5, − friend. Subtract: −5, + friend.
Big friends (make 10)
| Number | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friend | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Add: − friend, +10. Subtract: −10, + friend.