Abacus is a unique maths toolkit that’s carefully crafted to help you inspire a genuine love of maths and help every child master mathematical concepts. It’s built on research into successful teaching in the UK by a team of expert authors and teaching practitioners to help you ensure mastery of skills for all.
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What do you get?
- A flexible toolkit that puts you in control, with over 10,000 resources, activities, plans and assessment tools.
- An online world filled with lively and exciting maths games and rewards that your digital-savvy kids will love.
- Beautifully designed and supportive textbooks and workbooks for independent practice.
- Progress and Assess tests (incl. end-of-year tests), and clever assessment tools to track children’s attainment and their progress towards Age Related Expectations.
- Professional Development courses to nurture your confidence in teaching for mastery.

"Abacus is a toolkit developed by local experts and current practitioners for UK teachers. It contains high quality resources and tools for teachers and children, which develop in-depth understanding and playful enjoyment - both key to helping children reason mathematically. These materials are proven to enable all children to develop mastery and to succeed in maths."
Professor Ruth Merttens, Abacus Series Editor
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Live outside the UK?
- International schools can buy the international edition of Abacus from Pearson Global Schools here.
* Survey run by Pearson measuring impact of Abacus on 95 teachers who have used Abacus for over a year.