Programs

One method, two starting points.

Younger children begin with the Junior stages and join the shared levels from L3. Children aged seven and above start on the Regular levels. Both paths finish at L8.

Comparison of the Junior and Regular programs at Radiant Mental Arithmetic
CompareJunior ProgramRegular Program
Age range5–7 years7–13 years
Number of stages9 (J1–J3, then L3–L8)8 (L1–L8)
Starting pointJ1 — Number FriendlinessL1 — Core Abacus Basics
Play-led early activitiesYesNo
Physical abacus techniqueYesYes
Visualisation from L3YesYes
Listening roundsYesYes
Timed / competition roundsFrom L6From L6
PlacementFree assessmentFree assessment

Program journeys

Two paths, one clear progression

Each stage builds on the one before it. Tap any stage to see what a child is working on at that point.

Junior Program

Ages 5–7

9 progressive stages

A gentle, visual introduction to number friendliness, abacus movement and focused listening.

The journey

Stage 1 of 9

J1Number Friendliness

What the child learns
Numbers become familiar objects — counting, matching and recognising quantity without pressure.
Example activity
Bead-and-card matching games with the mentor.
Skill being developed
Number sense
Pace and placement are guided by assessment.

Regular Program

Ages 7–13

8 progressive stages

A structured abacus-to-mental-arithmetic path that builds speed, accuracy and composure step by step.

The journey

Stage 1 of 8

L1Core Abacus Basics

What the child learns
Correct posture, finger technique and the value of every bead and rod.
Example activity
Set and clear numbers accurately on the abacus.
Skill being developed
Technique
Pace and placement are guided by assessment.

How it works

How the abacus becomes mental maths

The same three stages repeat at every level — the numbers get harder, the method stays familiar.

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Beads are moved by hand — every value is felt as well as seen.

Printed material

Take the brochure with you

The same leaflet Radiant hands to families in Hubli. Both pages are included exactly as supplied.

First page of the Radiant Mental Arithmetic 2026 brochure

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Radiant brochure · 2026

Two-page leaflet from Radiant: student achievements, why families choose abacus training, and the Hubli branch contact list.

Free assessment

Let's find the right starting point for your child.

A short assessment helps the Radiant team understand your child's current comfort with numbers and recommend the most appropriate program.

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