Now, in this day and age, "soroban education" is being reevaluated.
Lessons that "Bring out the best in children"
Why is "abacus education" being reevaluated in this age of portable calculators, calculators, and computers?
In the past, the abacus was recognized as a "tool" for calculation, but now it is attracting attention as a lesson that brings out children's abilities. This is because the abacus is now recognized as the most effective tool for understanding the fundamentals of mathematics, such as the decimal system, rather than the speed of calculation.
In many countries around the world, the abacus is attracting attention as a means of "understanding the concept of numbers" and "basic arithmetic" in many educational settings.
Mirai Kids'
Abacus Course Features
01
Individualized Guidance
Mirai Kids offers instruction tailored to each student based on the child's age and familiarity with numbers at the time of enrollment.
For preschool-aged students, we start with understanding the numbers 0-9 using number cards, blocks, and printouts, and gradually move on to using the abacus to practice moving the beads.
For elementary school students who understand simple number concepts, we start with fingering (fingering method) for addition and subtraction using the abacus, and then move on to multiplication and division calculations.
02
Targeting mastery of "mental arithmetic".
Ultimately, the goal is for students to master "mental arithmetic," the ability to calculate by visualizing the abacus beads in their minds without the abacus itself in front of them.
Once students have mastered the basics of addition and subtraction, they will begin practicing "mental arithmetic" at an early stage. Using a flash calculation application, students practice instantaneously converting numbers into the image of beads on the abacus.
03
海外でも受けられる検定試験制度
みらいキッズの教室では、積極的に生徒に検定試験を受けてもらっています。検定試験のように具体的な目標があることで毎日の練習にメリハリが生まれます。
みらいキッズが参加している検定試験は、スモールステップで進級できるので、生徒たちも達成感を味わいやすく、努力した結果が合格証書として目に見えることで、こどもたちの自信につながっています。
Abacus Course Content
Soroban Course
| Age Range | There is no age limit. (It is recommended that students have an interest in numbers and be able to write numbers from 0 to 9.) |
| Fee | 1レッスン $２０豪ドル （※進級時にテキスト代がかかります。） 支払い回数：１年に４回。３ヶ月ごとのターム（10週ごと）支払いをお願いしています （例：A$200/10週 ・A$180/9週） 支払い方法：銀行・クレジットカード対応 |
Lesson Schedule
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Many "Mirai Kids" students have got dan ranks in soroban and mental calculations!
- "Top prize in Math competitions across Australia."
- "I was chosen to represent my school in Math. "
- "I received an award at school for my excellence in grades, thanks to the abacus."
- "We did well on the national tests."
We have received such joyful comments.
The following photos show some of the students who have passed the abacus exam.
