Unique Teaching Techniques- Part I
📅 30 Aug, 2013 · ✍️ Admin
Last updated: 30 September 2026
A child’s learning of any subject hugely depends on the teaching methods employed by the teachers. Same is the case with children while learning Abacus. It is therefore essential for premium Abacus education service providers like Mastermind to use quality teaching techniques so as to deliver the best to the students.
Hence, we have structured unique techniques for teaching Abacus to kids. Let us understand one of these techniques in detail.
Score Board Method
This method encourages active participation of each student in the class. In this method, the performance of all the students inside and outside classroom are recorded on a score board. They are awarded points for each time they answer correctly, complete their homework or more such activities.
The score board is displayed in the classroom for others to know who stands where at present. In this way, students become competitive and put in more efforts to become the highest scorers. At the end of each activity, the winners accumulate points for which they are rewarded.
This method also helps the trainer give personal attention to each and every student. This supports the overall development of the whole batch.
Who Reads the Score Board and Why
A score board is more than a list of names and numbers. Each person who looks at it reads something different, which is why it fits so naturally into the Mastermind Method of teaching Abacus. The table below shows what the board offers to each of them.
| Who looks at it | What they see | How it helps |
|---|---|---|
| The student near the top | Their effort turning into points | Gives a reason to stay regular with practice and homework |
| The student further down | Exactly where points were missed | Sets a small, clear target for the next class |
| The trainer | Who is answering, who is quiet and whose homework is slipping | Shows which child needs attention that day |
| The parent | A simple picture of class participation and homework | Makes it easy to talk about the class at home in a positive way |
| The whole batch | Everyone's progress in one place | Builds a shared sense of fun and healthy competition |
Trainers who wish to learn classroom methods like this one can find out how to become an Abacus teacher with Mastermind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Score Board Method in an Abacus class?
The Score Board Method is a simple way of recording every child's effort on one board that the whole class can see. Children earn points for things like correct answers and completed homework, and the running total shows each child where they stand. It keeps the class active and gives everyone a clear goal.
Will my child feel discouraged if their name is low on the score board?
It should not, if the board is used well. Points are given for effort such as finishing homework, not only for being the fastest, so every child has a way to move up. A caring trainer also uses the board to spot who needs help. You can read more about the qualities of a good Abacus trainer.
What kind of activities earn points on the score board?
Points are usually linked to everyday class habits. A child may earn them for answering correctly, completing homework, and similar activities inside and outside the classroom. The exact list is set by the trainer for the batch, so children know in advance what counts and can work towards it.
How is the Score Board Method different from the Point Card System?
The score board is a shared display. It shows the whole batch who stands where at the moment. The Point Card System, explained in Part II of this series, is more personal, because each child collects their own cards. Used together, one builds group energy and the other rewards individual effort.
How often should a trainer update the score board?
Ideally, as soon as the activity is over. When a point is added right after a correct answer or a homework check, the child connects the reward with the effort. A board that is updated only once in a while loses its excitement, and children stop looking at it.
Can a score board be used in live online Abacus classes?
The idea works in an online class too, as long as every child can see the scores. A trainer can keep a simple tally on the shared screen and read out the points at the end of each activity. To see how our live sessions run, visit the online Abacus classes page.
I want to become an Abacus trainer. Do I need to learn classroom methods like this?
Yes. Knowing the Abacus is one part of teaching, and keeping a batch of children interested is the other. Methods like the score board help a new trainer manage participation from the first class. Our blog on Abacus training for trainers explains what the training covers.
Follow us to read more about the Abacus teaching techniques in Part II on the Point Card System and get aware about how Mastermind keeps its Abacus course engaging for children.
Author – Mr. Naveen Chowdhari
Naveen Chowdhari is the Founder & Director of Mastermind Abacus, a leading name in children’s mental math and brain development training. By blending traditional abacus methods with modern teaching techniques, he has created an innovative system that enhances children’s concentration, memory, visualization, speed, and overall cognitive skills. Under his leadership, Mastermind Abacus now provides worldwide online abacus classes and has built a strong global franchise network, making quality brain-development education accessible across the world.
Last Updated: 30 September 2026