Frequently asked questions from parents in India– topKAT™ BACK
What is this course all about?
This is a skills development program in children (6 to 12 yrs). Using Abacus as an instrument and by developing the arithmetic skills of children, we work towards developing the overall self learning skills.
How does this course benefit my child?
The child applies the learning skills while studying the academic subjects like science, social studies, language, maths, etc. The child performs well in mathematics and all other subjects. Mental arithmetic skills improve a lot. Fear of numbers (if at all it exists) vanishes. The child will find learning a fun activity.
Does the child improve only in maths or in other subjects too?
The child shows remarkable improvement in all the subjects including maths.
Is there any conflict between school method and abacus method?
No, there is no conflict. This is because, we don’t teach mathematics in our abacus training. Arithmetic is used only as a language and Abacus is used only as a tool. The child learns mathematics in school. We insist in our class rooms that the child necessarily has to follow the procedures taught in class.
How many classes in a week?
One class is conducted in a week normally during weekends. The batch timings will be such that it does not clash with the school timings.
How many levels in all?
Totally 8 levels
Each level’s duration?
The duration of each level is 3 months, i.e., 12 classes
That means, the entire course duration is approximately 3 years?
Yes. It could be more considering the holidays coming in.
What do I do if my child misses the class?
Please try and avoid missing the class. If missing the class is inevitable, please make sure that your child attends a make up class if it is organized before the next class begins. Please coordinate with us for deciding a mutually convenient time for the make up class.
If you call off the classes for whatever reason, how is the compensation class conducted?
We shall do our best to conduct the classes as scheduled and shall not call off the classes. But if we are compelled to call off the classes due to emergency situation, we shall intimate you in advance. This will ensure that you do not land up at the venue and return disappointed.
What is the origin of this Abacus program?
Egypt is the origin of Abacus about 3000 yrs ago. It evolved as a calculating device in China, Japan, Mongolia, Taiwan and other Far East Countries. Chinese, Indonesians and Malaysians discovered the utility of Abacus as a tool for developing self learning skills in children. This was about 30 yrs ago.
Abacus training entered India in 2001. We are present in this field since 2002.
Where is the head office of Genius Kidz Learning Pvt Ltd?
Jayanagar, Bangalore. The complete address and contact details will be given if required.
How is the training provided to Abacus trainers?
Abacus trainers at G Kidz are called developMENTORs. They are trained periodically level after level. Only after handling a minimum of 10 classes in a particular level, will the developMENTOR be trained in the next level. A developMENTOR too takes about 2 yrs to get trained in all the 8 levels. This method is proved to be the most efficient method in consolidating the concepts among developMENTORs.
If I relocate to another place how do I ensure continuity? Do I have to register again in the new place?
If in the place where you are getting located, if we have a G-Zone, you can conveniently continue with the classes at the new location. No, you don’t need to register again. You need to pay only the course fee to the new G-Zone.
Is there any difference in fee structure between G-Zones?
There could be a difference in the fee structure between G-Zones depending on the geographic location. However, the difference will not be too drastic.