The Speed of Numbers: Abacus Challenge
September 30, 2025
- Explore how Crestar’s annual Abacus Competition empowers children with faster math skills, sharper focus, and lifelong confidence in a warm, supportive setting.
- See how consistent abacus practice builds discipline, resilience, and a growth mindset — helping children excel in mathematics and beyond.
- Celebrate holistic development with Crestar Learning Centre, where every child is nurtured to think quickly, stay accurate, and find joy in learning.
Numbers aren’t just about solving sums on paper. They are about thinking fast, staying accurate, and building confidence.
Speed Meets Accuracy
The abacus is more than a calculating tool- it’s a skill-builder. Through consistent practice, children learn to calculate quickly and accurately. Our annual Abacus Challenge put this balance to the test. On competition day, students tackle timed questions that push them to think fast while staying precise.
This lesson extends beyond math. In life, doing things well is as important as doing them quickly. Parents often notice how their children become more focused, confident, and mentally agile after preparing for such events.
The Power of Consistency
Behind every confident competitor is consistent practice. In the lead up to the competition, students practice regularly with structured exercises that build focus and discipline. These small daily efforts that add up to big achievements.
For children, this consistency teaches a powerful lesson: progress takes time, and with steady effort, they can achieve what once felt impossible. This growth mindset is one of the most valuable outcomes of abacus learning.
Healthy Competition, Healthy Growth
Competitions can be nerve-wracking, but they’re also opportunities for growth. Our Abacus Challenge is designed to be supportive and age- appropriate, grouping participants by developmental level. Every child gets the chance to shine in a fair and encouraging environment.
Whether they take home a gold trophy or not, the real win is in their progress- faster calculations, sharper focus, and the pride of doing their best. For parents, it is a moment to witness how far their child has come.
Celebrating Our Participants
On 14 September 2025, we held our annual Abacus Challenge, where students aged 6 to 19 years old showcased their skills in speed and accuracy. The event was filled with energy as participants competed within their age groups.
Every child who took part had shown great effort and growth. Here are this year’s winners and participants:
Group A (K1 and K2)
(from left) 1st prize: MICHELLA ARIANNA NATANAEL
2nd prize: ANVIT BIDARKAR
3rd prize: RICO YONG YU FENG
Group B (P1)
(from left) 1st prize: MIAO LIHAN MIKAYLA
2nd prize: LIM CHERN ZHER
3rd prize: LIM KAI EN KAYLYN
Group C (P2)
(from left) 1st prize: TAN YU HANG
2nd prize: MICAELA ANNALINA NATANAEL
3rd prize: KOH YU SIANG, KAYLEN
Group D (P3 and P4)
(from left) 1st prize: ANAISHA BIDARKAR
2nd prize: LIM KAI XUAN KAYLA
3rd prize: RAYDON LOW JIA CHEN
Group E (P5 and above)
(from left) 1st prize: AN CHIA RUI HENG
2nd prize: SNIKITHA RAVIPUDI
3rd prize: DONOVAN ANG ZHUO RUI
Encouragement Award Winners
At Crestar Learning Centre, abacus competitions offer children more than just trophies; they provide the opportunity to challenge themselves, celebrate their growth, and discover the joy of mastering mathematics.
Join us and let your child experience the transformative power of learning the abacus.
