My Learning Journey
Follow the steps to become a Soroban Master!
Introduction to Soroban
Learn the basics of the soroban, its beads, and how it works.
Represent Numbers 1–9
Practice pushing beads to represent single-digit numbers.
Represent Two-Digit Numbers (10–99)
Learn place value and represent numbers up to 99.
Addition Without Carry
Add numbers together where beads are simply added without overflowing.
Addition With Carry
Learn the rule for adding numbers that cause a column to overflow (>9).
Subtraction Without Borrow
Practice taking away beads simply without needing to borrow.
Subtraction With Borrow
Learn the rule for subtracting when there aren't enough beads in a column.
Mixed Exercises
Combine addition and subtraction operations.
Speed & Accuracy Drills
Focus on doing operations quickly and perfectly.
Multi-step Addition
Add three or more numbers together in a single sequence.
Multi-step Subtraction
Subtract multiple times from a starting number.
Mixed Chains
Switch back and forth between addition and subtraction.
3-Digit Numbers
Introduce the hundreds column to your Soroban.
Addition with Multiple Carries
Add large numbers that cascade carries across rods.
Subtraction with Multiple Borrows
Subtract large numbers that require borrowing across zero.
Missing Number Puzzles
Figure out what number completes the calculation.
Advanced Sequences
Long 3-digit operational sequences to test endurance.
Advanced Timed Challenge
Race against the clock with large numbers.
Milestone Assessment
The ultimate challenge proving you have mastered all techniques.
3-Digit Addition & Subtraction (Easy)
Practice adding and subtracting 3-digit numbers without complex carries/borrows.
3-Digit Addition & Subtraction (Hard)
Master 3-digit operations with multiple chain carries and borrows.
4-Digit Numbers Intro
Introduce the thousands column to the soroban.
4-Digit Addition Without Carry
Simple additions using numbers in the thousands.
4-Digit Subtraction Without Borrow
Simple subtractions using numbers in the thousands.
4-Digit Addition With Carry
Add 4-digit numbers that cascade carries into the thousands column.
4-Digit Subtraction With Borrow
Subtract 4-digit numbers needing borrows from thousands.
4-Digit Mastery Challenge
Mixed, multi-step operations using 4-digit numbers.
Multiplication: The Basics
Learn how to set up multiplier and multiplicand on the soroban.
Multiplication: 1-Digit × 1-Digit
Use the soroban to solve basic times tables.
Multiplication: 2-Digit × 1-Digit
Learn the standard order of operations for multiplying larger numbers on the soroban.