In this quiz you will match numbers you see with beads on the abacus. Look closely and choose the beads that show the same number.
The abacus shows 4 beads up on the ones rod. Which numeral matches this picture?
3
6
4
5
Each lifted bead stands for one. Four beads up match the numeral 4.
You see the number 6 written on the board. How many beads should be up on the ones rod to match it?
6
4
8
5
To match the numeral 6 you need six beads lifted. The number and bead count must be the same.
The ones rod has 2 beads up. Which counting word matches this abacus picture?
Three
Two
One
Four
Two beads up are read as the word two. The abacus picture and word must agree.
A card shows the number 9. How many beads must be moved up on the ones rod to match this card?
8
9
10
7
Matching number cards means matching bead counts. Nine on the card needs nine beads up.
The abacus has 1 bead up on the ones rod. Which option correctly matches this?
0
3
5
1
One bead up stands for the number 1. It is the smallest counting number on the abacus ones rod.
You want to match the number 3 using the abacus. How many beads do you lift on the ones rod?
2
4
6
3
To show 3 you must lift three beads. This keeps the picture and numeral in agreement.
A picture shows 5 beads up on the ones rod. Which written number is correct?
4
9
7
5
Five beads up read as the number 5. The picture and written number must match.
You see the word eight written on a card. How many beads should be lifted on the ones rod to match it?
6
9
8
7
The word eight stands for the number 8. So eight beads must be lifted on the ones rod.
The numeral 2 is on the screen. Which abacus picture would match this number?
No beads up
4 beads up
1 bead up
2 beads up
The numeral 2 means two units. An abacus picture with two beads at the top matches it.
A teacher shows a picture with 7 beads up on the ones rod. Which option gives the correct number name?
Seven
Eight
Six
Nine
Seven beads up are read as seven. The number name and beads must correspond.
Starter
Great start with abacus beads; keep practising simple counting to grow your speed.
Solid
You understand level 1 abacus counting; a little more practice will make your moves smoother.
Expert!
Your level 1 abacus skills are excellent; you are ready for faster sums and new challenges.
