Developed a next-generation original soroban learning app. Ishido-style abacus classroom introduces tablet learning. Amazon Fire HD8 Kids Model Free for 5,000 Students

This time, Ishido Co., Ltd. (Shirai City, Chiba Prefecture, President Kiyomi Numata), which operates a total of 270 abacus classrooms in 6 countries around the world and in Japan, will start tablet learning from April 2021. It will be gradually introduced at Soro Gakuen. For the introduction, we developed a dedicated soroban learning app that can be used on a tablet for kids (Amazon Fire HD8 Kids Model) provided by Amazon. At the time of introduction, it will be provided free of charge to students who are enrolled in the directly managed classroom Ishido Juso Gakuen (38 classrooms) or newly enrolled in March. (Free provision is conditional on being enrolled for more than half a year, and penalties will be incurred if the period is not met.)

Ishido tablet (1)

About Ishido tablet learning

For a time, the abacus seemed to have finished its role as an old-fashioned calculation tool. However, the "Ishido method", which combines the abacus with a unique method as a teaching tool for skill development, is fun, motivating, and has a learning effect such as improving their own basic skills. And with the introduction of tablet learning (Ishido-style app), we will further deepen learning and provide fun by providing the optimal program tailored to each child. In addition, we believe that it is important to maintain an environment in which students can continue to study even when it becomes difficult to attend school due to the current situation of the corona crisis or natural disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons.

■ Here is the point

・ Free tablets for Ishido-style abacus class enrollees and enrolled students

・Equipped with an original Ishido-style learning app that is optimized for each individual

・Equipped with a learning history confirmation function that allows you to see how much you have studied

・First initiative in the industry as an abacus specialty classroom

Features of Ishido-style abacus tablet learning (Ishido-style app)

(1) Optimal learning program for each individual

The Ishido-style learning program, which allows children to proceed at their own pace without difficulty, has been further enhanced with tablet learning.

(2) Various tablet learning functions

We have prepared a variety of learning programs that you can enjoy while learning, such as abacus, mental arithmetic, quick calculation training, learning maps, test, abacus monster collection, etc.

(3) Automatic scoring function to know where you made a mistake

Automatic rounding immediately after solving the problem. You can deepen your understanding by repeatedly studying the parts you got wrong, and you can study by yourself.

(4) Learning history confirmation function that parents can also check

It comes with a learning history confirmation function that allows you to check how much your child has studied, so teachers can give more personalized guidance.

*Various learning functions will be released sequentially.

About the Amazon tablet for children used in the Ishido abacus

Amazon Kids+, where you can enjoy thousands of children's content, is unlimited for one year*1. You can enjoy popular picture books, learning comics, encyclopedias, children's books, as well as children's apps, games, videos, and other educational content.

・The usage time can be set in 15-minute increments to prevent overuse.

・You can also restrict inappropriate websites.

- Comes with a kids cover that protects the tablet.

・It comes with a 2-year limited warranty*2 for peace of mind.

*1 After the unlimited use period ends, you can continue to use the content for 980 yen per month or 480 yen per month for Amazon Prime members. (automatic renewal during paid period)

*Certain conditions apply to 22-year limited warranty.

*The Ishido Shiki app is not included in the Amazon Kids+ app. After downloading the Ishido-style app from the Amazon Appstore, you can enjoy it by adding content to Amazon Kids+.

* A credit card is required to continue using Amazon Kids+ when setting up the Amazon Fire HD8 Kids model and after the expiration of the 12 months.

* When using the Amazon Fire HD8 kids model, parents must register an account, and the student will be responsible for the fees incurred during the paid period thereafter.

* Amazon, Fire, Amazon Kids+ and all related trademarks are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

What is the Ishido method?

In 47 years since its founding, it has developed 270 soroban classes in six countries around the world and in Japan. The abacus is not just a calculation tool, but an ``educational tool for ability development,'' and the ``Ishido-style abacus'' is the essence of early childhood education.

(1) Ability development that develops concentration, memory, and judgment

Ishido Shiki is not a traditional abacus classroom, but an abacus education for the purpose of skill development. We bring out the power of each person through individual support and the small step method. A unique memorization curriculum to improve memorization and promote right-brain power.

(2) Training to acquire greetings, replies, and aftercare

Ishido Shiki is also focusing on discipline education with the aim of cultivating [independence] the ability to live on one's own and [autonomy] the ability to discipline oneself. In addition to etiquette, I treat people with loving rigor so that they can do the things that are taken for granted.

(3) Mental education to acquire a never-give-up mind and a challenging spirit

The Ishido method sets goals for each person in detail and accumulates "I can do it, I understand". The joy of achieving goals through tests and competitions leads to self-confidence and cultivates a challenging spirit.

■ The secret of the Ishido formula that nurtures motivation

(1) From basic learning of addition and subtraction to individual correspondence

Every person understands and progresses differently. You can proceed at your own pace without difficulty, according to your child's understanding. Even if you make a mistake and try again and again, you will eventually get a circle and build up your confidence by accumulating "successful experience". Learn the concept of numbers by moving "beads" as well as numbers. If you practice up to and down by 100, you will complete the basic learning of addition and subtraction.

(2) Memorizing the multiplication table, the first test

Learn the multiplication table and challenge 2-digit x 1-digit multiplication such as "27 x 8 =". Most children who start in early childhood have mastered the multiplication table perfectly when they learn it at school, so by that time you will hear the confident and happy words "Arithmetic Daisuki". The ability to be tested in the actual performance of the "certification exam" will make your child even stronger.

(3) Ingenuity to motivate children

In the 2015 parent survey, 94% of respondents answered that they enjoyed going to school. The secret is that there are many ways to motivate children, such as the "image control method" that cultivates self-affirmation with positive words, events, and abacus monster cards.

(4) Introduced abacus-style mental arithmetic from the beginning

"Tomei Soroban" is a mental arithmetic method that imagines the beads of an abacus. Pattern recognition and image power are the learning methods of geniuses, and the introduction from the beginning stage is a feature of Ishido Shiki, which is strong in mental arithmetic.