S U M O M A T H

For Abacus & Soroban Teachers

Modernize Your Teaching, Save A Fortune, Keep Your Students Engaged

Abacus Soroban Teacher Platform

You Love Teaching Abacus. We Handle Everything Else.

Keep Your Teaching Style • Eliminate Franchise Fees • Teach More Students

You're already an experienced soroban teacher. You've watched students transform from counting on fingers to calculating faster than calculators. You know the method works. But franchise fees drain your income. Manual grading steals your evenings. Rigid curriculum blocks your best teaching instincts.

SumoMath gives you the best of both worlds: modern technology that eliminates busywork, combined with complete freedom to teach abacus your way. Upload your own training videos, use your proven soroban techniques, and watch as our platform automatically grades homework, tracks student progress, and manages payments.

Stop Paying Franchise Fees

Modernize Your Abacus Teaching and Save Thousands

Traditional franchise models were built in an era before digital platforms existed. Today, you can have all the benefits of professional teaching software without the massive overhead costs.

Eliminate Franchise Fees

Stop paying $10,000-$30,000 upfront plus 8-15% monthly royalties. With SumoMath, you pay just $1 per student per month—no franchise fees, no royalties, no worksheet costs, no book fees, no hidden costs.

Reclaim 70% of Your Time

Automated grading, progress tracking, and payment management mean no more late nights correcting worksheets. Spend your time teaching abacus, not doing paperwork.

Teaching Freedom

Upload your own soroban training videos in any language. Use your proven abacus teaching methods. No mandatory curriculum or rigid lesson plans.

Better Student Progress Tracking

AI-enhanced analytics show exactly where each student struggles with their soroban practice. Identify issues immediately, not weeks later.

Teach More Students

Our revolutionary self-paced method lets each student work at their own level simultaneously. Teach unlimited abacus students in one class—online and in-person—without chaos.

Reach Students Anywhere

Digital soroban works on any device, and online teaching works seamlessly. Teach students across town or across the world. Expand beyond your local market effortlessly.

How SumoMath Works for Abacus Teachers

Our platform enhances your proven soroban teaching method without changing how you teach. You remain at the center of your students' success—SumoMath just makes everything easier.

01

Create Your Digital Classroom

Set up unlimited classes in minutes. Upload your own soroban training videos, or use our comprehensive abacus curriculum. Organize students by level, age, or class schedule. Everything is customizable to match your teaching style.

02

Invite Students & Practice in Class

Students join with a simple code. During class—whether in-person or online—watch in real-time as each student practices abacus exercises at their own level. See exactly what they're working on, where they struggle, and when they need help. Give personalized guidance while the whole class stays engaged.

03

Assign Home Practice

Send students home with homework assignments tailored to their level. The digital abacus lets them practice anywhere—no physical soroban required (though they can use both). Students work at their own pace, building skills between classes.

04

Monitor Progress Remotely

See exactly how much each student practices at home, which abacus concepts they've mastered, and where they're struggling. AI-enhanced analytics highlight patterns you might miss—like a student consistently making calculation errors with specific number combinations.

05

Praise, Motivate & Advance

When students return to class, you have detailed insights into their home practice. Celebrate their soroban achievements, address specific challenges, and advance them to the next abacus level when they're ready. Your personal attention is what keeps students motivated and progressing.

Teachers Are Essential

Software Enhances Teaching—It Doesn't Replace You

You might be thinking: "What if parents just use the platform on their own and skip my classes?" Here's why that never works for abacus education—and why you're irreplaceable.

Parents Can't Effectively Teach Their Own Children

Every experienced abacus teacher knows this truth: children rarely take their parents seriously as teachers. Most parents don't have the authority figure status needed for effective soroban instruction. Students argue, resist correction, and lose motivation when learning from mom or dad.

  • Emotional dynamics interfere with learning
  • Parents lack professional teaching techniques
  • Children need external accountability
  • No peer comparison or healthy competition

Students Drop Without Teacher Supervision

The statistics are clear: Solo learners using educational software have a 70-80% dropout rate within 3 months. But students with regular teacher interaction stay engaged for years and achieve mastery. Why?

  • Teachers provide consistent structure and schedule
  • Personal connection motivates through difficulties
  • Group classes create supportive peer pressure
  • Regular check-ins prevent students from giving up

Group Learning Multiplies Success

Research consistently shows that students in supervised group settings master abacus skills 3-5x faster than solo learners. Your classroom environment—whether physical or virtual—creates the social dynamics, healthy competition, and peer support that makes soroban education successful.

YOU Are the Secret Ingredient

SumoMath is simply a tool that amplifies your teaching effectiveness. You still provide the motivation, correction, encouragement, and expertise that transforms students. We just handle the tedious administrative work so you can focus on being the inspiring teacher your students need.

Common Questions from Abacus & Soroban Teachers

Transitioning to a digital platform is a big decision. Here are answers to the questions we hear most often from experienced abacus teachers like you.

You have complete freedom! Upload your own soroban training videos in any language. Use your proven abacus teaching methods and techniques. SumoMath provides a comprehensive default curriculum if you want it, but you're never forced to use it. Many teachers blend our materials with their own unique approach.

  • Upload unlimited custom training videos
  • Organize students and classes your way
  • Teach in any language with your own content
  • Keep the teaching methods that work for you

Most traditional abacus franchises charge $10,000-$30,000 upfront plus 8-15% ongoing royalties. Let's say you have 30 students at $100/month each—that's $3,000 monthly revenue. A 10% royalty costs you $300/month or $3,600/year. With SumoMath at $1 per student, you pay $30/month or $360/year. That's $3,240 in annual savings! No upfront fees, no hidden costs.

  • Zero franchise fees to start
  • Just $1 per student per month
  • Typical teacher with 30 students saves $3,000+ annually
  • The more students you have, the more you save

You decide! Many teachers use a hybrid approach: physical soroban for beginners to develop tactile skills, then transition to the digital abacus as students advance toward mental calculation. The digital soroban on SumoMath works on any device (computer, tablet, smartphone) and is perfect for home practice. Students can even practice in the car—digital beads don't move around like physical ones!

  • Digital abacus included for all students
  • Works on any device—no app download required
  • Perfect for home practice without carrying physical soroban
  • Practice anywhere—even in the car where physical beads would slide
  • Students can use both physical and digital as needed

Most abacus teachers are fully set up and teaching within 1-2 weeks. The platform is intuitive—if you can use email and browse websites, you can use SumoMath. We provide direct setup support and a 30-day free trial so you can test everything risk-free before committing. Many teachers run their old system and SumoMath in parallel for a month to ensure smooth transition.

  • Intuitive interface designed for teachers, not tech experts
  • Direct setup support to get you started quickly
  • 30-day free trial with full support
  • Most teachers switch to SumoMath within 2 weeks

Upload your own training videos—this is your secret weapon. When students learn from YOUR voice, YOUR teaching style, and YOUR explanations, you become their sole source of soroban instruction. They can't get your unique teaching method anywhere else. Here are proven strategies to maximize student retention:

  • Create your exclusive video library: Record your own training videos so students only hear your teaching approach—making you irreplaceable
  • Maintain regular class schedules: Consistent in-person or online sessions keep students accountable and connected to you
  • Leverage progress tracking: Show parents detailed reports of their child's improvement—demonstrating your value as their teacher
  • Build community: Group classes create peer relationships and healthy competition that keeps students engaged
  • Celebrate milestones: Recognize achievements in class—students stay for the personal connection and encouragement
  • Offer personalized feedback: Use the platform's analytics to give specific guidance only you can provide
  • Create advancement ceremonies: Make level progressions special events that students look forward to

Remember: The platform is just a tool. Students stay because of YOU—your expertise, your encouragement, and your ability to guide them through challenges. By uploading your own videos and maintaining strong teacher-student relationships, you create loyalty that no software alone can replicate.

Ready to Modernize Your Abacus Teaching?

Join hundreds of soroban teachers who have already made the switch. Try SumoMath completely free for 30 days—no credit card required. See how much time you save, how much better you can track student progress, and how much money stays in your pocket.

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