Abacus / Mental Mathematics International Levels and Standards
The levels of learning for Abacus/Mental Mathematical Calculation are same as learning piano, they both have international certification standards. For abacus learning, the levels go in descending order, from 12th level, the lowest, to 1st level, the highest. Beyond that, there is the highest standard available classified as degrees. Degrees range from 1 to 10 with 10 being the highest. The certification standards for degrees are based on the lowest scoring category in the certification exams...more
ABACUS MATHEMATICS INTERNATIONAL LEVELS & STANDARDS
Level Abacus Level Skills Examination Time(Minutes)
Lowest Level 12 Addition/Subtraction 10/each
  11 Addition/Subtraction 10/each
  10 Addition/Subtraction 10/each
  9 Addition/Subtraction 10/each
  8 Add/Sub/Multiplication/Division 10/each
  7 Add/Sub/Multiplication/Division 10/each
  6 Add/Sub/Multiplication/Division 10/each
  5 Add/Sub/Multiplication/Division 10/each
  4 Add/Sub/Multiplication/Division 10/each
  3 Add/Sub/Multiplication/Division 10/each
  2 Add/Sub/Multiplication/Division 10/each
  1 Add/Sub/Multiplication/Division 10/each
Highest Level Degree 1 to 10 Add/Sub/Multiplication/Division 10/each
MENTAL MATHEMATICS INTERNATIONAL LEVELS & STANDARDS
Level Mental Level Skills Examination Time(Minutes)
Lowest Level 12 Addition/Subtraction 3
  11 Addition/Subtraction 3
  10 Addition/Subtraction 3
  9 Addition/Subtraction 3
  8 Addition/Subtraction 3
  7 Addition/Subtraction 3
  6 Addition/Subtraction 3
  5 Addition/Subtraction 3
  4 Add/Sub/Multiplication/Division 3
  3 Add/Sub/Multiplication/Division 3
  2 Add/Sub/Multiplication/Division 3
  1 Add/Sub/Multiplication/Division 3
Highest Level Degree 1 to 10 Add/Sub/Multiplication/Division 3