📖 Usage Guide
I. Target Participants
This simulation test is applicable to students from
Kindergarten 2 (K2) to Secondary School (G7–G9).
The content is designed according to grade levels and groups. Please select the corresponding test based on the student's current grade.
II. Grade-wise Question Standards
(1) Mental Arithmetic Competition Items
| Grade | K2 | K3 | P1 | P2 | P3–P4 | P5–P6 | G7–G9 |
SET 1 3 minutes |
Class 12–10 ±, 20 q each Total 60 120 marks |
Class 10–8 ±, 20 q each Total 60 120 marks |
Class 9–7 ±, 20 q each Total 60 120 marks |
Class 8–6 ±, 20 q each Total 60 120 marks |
Class 4 Multiply (2×1) 40 Divide (2,3÷1) 40 Total 100 120 marks |
Class 3 Multiply (3×1) 40 Divide (3,4÷1) 40 Total 100 120 marks |
Class 2 Multiply (2×2) 40 Divide (3,4÷2) 40 Total 100 120 marks |
SET 2 1 minute |
Class 10 ± 40 questions 80 marks |
Class 8 ± 40 questions 80 marks |
Class 7 ± 40 questions 80 marks |
Class 6 ± 40 questions 80 marks |
Class 5 ± 40 questions 80 marks |
Class 4 ± 40 questions 80 marks |
Class 3 ± 40 questions 80 marks |
※ All mental arithmetic test papers are B4 size.
(2) IAMA Mental Arithmetic Standard
| Level | Addition and Subtraction (±) | Multiply (×) | Divide (÷) |
| Class 2 | 2 or 3 digit 10 units (Decimal) | 2 × 2 | 3, 4 ÷ 2 |
| Class 3 | 2 digit 10 units | 3 × 1 | 3, 4 ÷ 1 |
| Class 4 | 2 digit 8 units | 2 × 1 | 2, 3 ÷ 1 |
| Class 5 | 2 digit 6 units, 2 digit 4 units and 1 digit 4 units | | |
| Class 6 | 2 digit 3 units and 1 digit 2 units, 1 digit 8 units | | |
| Class 7 | 1 digit 7 units | | |
| Class 8 | 1 digit 6 units | | |
| Class 9 | 1 digit 5 units | | |
| Class 10 | 1 digit 4 units | | |
| Class 11 | 1 digit 3 units | | |
| Class 12 | 1 digit 3 units | | |
III. How to Use1. Paper-based Simulation Test
(1) Click Set Question to generate questions.
(2) Click Print to output the test paper. Please select B4 paper size.
SET 1 (Landscape)
K2: 120%
K3: 105%
P1: 100%
P2: 95%
P3–P4: 80%
P5–P6: 75%
G7–G9: 75%
SET 2 (Portrait)
K2: 120%
K3: 95%
P1: 85%
P2: 80%
P3–P4: 80%
P5–P6: 80%
G7–G9: 65%
(Please scale the test paper to the maximum usable size.)
2. Online Simulation Test
(1) After clicking Online Test to generate questions, the system will start the countdown timer.
(2) Enter your answers below each question.
(3) If you complete the test before the countdown ends, you may click Scoring to calculate the score.
(4) When the countdown ends, the system will automatically calculate the score, which will be displayed in the score box at the top right corner.
(5) To retake the test, please click Reset → Online Test in sequence.
(6) The official competitions organized by the Association are currently not conducted online.
IV. Online Simulation Test Devices
It is recommended to use a desktop or laptop computer.
Please use a standard web browser (Chrome, Edge, or Safari).
Recommended resolution: 1280 × 800 or higher.
📌 This system simulates a competition environment. Mobile devices are not recommended.
V. Online Simulation Test Operation
(1) Use a standard keyboard to input answers.
(2) Answer the questions in order and pay attention to the time limit.
(3) After completing the test, submit or view the results according to the system instructions (subject to the design of each test page).
VI. Test Content Description
This test is an IAMA Mental Arithmetic Competition Simulation Test. The question types and difficulty levels are consistent with the direction of official competitions and can be used for:
• Pre-competition practice
• Teaching support
• Self-assessment of ability
VII. Important Notes
(1) Do not refresh or reload the page during the online simulation test to avoid data loss.
(2) Please take the test in a quiet, disturbance-free environment.
(3) The results of this simulation test are for practice and reference only and will not be used as official competition results.
VIII. Copyright
© IAMA International Abacus Mental Arithmetic Association
All systems and test contents are for teaching and training purposes only. Unauthorized reproduction or commercial use is prohibited.