Abacus Benefits for Kids Recent research has shown Abacus benefits. The Pearson research team are working with the UCL Institute of Education to conduct a study into the impact Abacus is having in schools. Confident and excited young mathematicians More than 85% of the teachers using Abacus reported that children enjoyed doing maths; they love the interactive tools, the online activities and the Quick Maths activities, including the weekly Driving Tests