Unique Teaching Techniques- Part II

Last updated: 30 September 2026

In the previous post we had discussed one teaching technique called the Score Board Method used in Abacus classes in order to ensure quality Abacus training to kids. Now, we would feature another teaching method that has been designed and structured to make Abacus learning for children way more interesting.

Point Card System

In this method, the teachers make sure that the child gets involved in all the classroom activities and for every good deed, the child is awarded point cards. The teachers keep certain goodies and gifts of different ranges in their showcase to encourage the children to be more participative and gain more points.

The children perform and accumulate points in each class which they can redeem to get gifts of their choice. These points can even be carried forward to the next level, which means the points accumulated in different levels can all be redeemed together for a bigger gift.

This method creates an enthusiasm in kids and thus enhances their performance which supports their overall brain and personality development.

Setting Up A Point Card System In Your Class

A reward system only works when it is simple enough to run in every single class. If the rules keep changing, children stop trusting it and the cards quietly lose their meaning. The decisions below are the ones a teacher is better off making before the first card is handed out, and they sit comfortably inside the Mastermind method of teaching Abacus that our trainers follow in class.

Used this way, the point card stops being a bribe and becomes a record of effort. Teachers who want to understand how these classroom habits are built during training can read more about how Abacus trainers are trained.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will a reward system make my child work only for gifts?
In the early weeks the gift is the pull, and that is perfectly normal for young children. What keeps a child going later is the habit the cards build — sitting through a full dictation, checking their own work, finishing what they started. Most children carry on with the same effort long after the gift has been forgotten.

What exactly does a child earn point cards for?
For participation and effort rather than marks alone. Listening carefully, answering when asked, completing practice work neatly, correcting a mistake without being told, and helping a classmate all count. A child who is still slow at calculation can earn just as many cards as a quick one.

My child is shy and answers slowly. Will they end up with fewer cards than everyone else?
Not if the teacher runs the system properly. A good trainer rewards a shy child for attempting an answer at all, and compares that child only with their own previous class. This is one of the qualities worth looking for in an Abacus trainer.

Can the points earned in one level be used in the next level?
Yes. Points are carried forward, so a child who prefers to wait can keep saving across levels and redeem everything together for a bigger gift. Children who would rather redeem something small each level are free to do that instead. Both choices are encouraged.

Do live online Abacus classes use a point card system as well?
Yes, in an adapted form. The teacher records points during the session and shares the running total with the child and parent, and the reward is arranged at the end of the level. The idea stays the same — effort in every class is noticed and acknowledged, not only the final result.

I am planning to start my own Abacus class. How do I keep a reward system affordable?
Keep most of the showcase filled with low-cost stationery and only one or two larger items that take several levels to reach. Fix the points needed in advance and never change them midway. Our Abacus teacher training programme covers classroom systems like this in detail, and franchise setup and running costs depend on the model you choose; results depend on enrolments, expenses and execution.

From what age can my child join Mastermind Abacus classes?
The Mastermind Abacus programme is for children aged 6 to 14, both online and at our centres. It runs over 10 levels of about three months each, with two one-hour classes a week. For younger children of 5 to 6 years, we offer Lingo Bingo at our offline centres.

To enrol your child in a structured Abacus course, talk to Mastermind Abacus, an Abacus training institute that has been teaching children since 2005. The course imparts strong mental arithmetic skills in children.