SoroTouch in BGC: Teaching Mental Math Methods the Fun Way

Here in the Philippines, education is highly valued but often tricky for busy parents to manage. This is where SoroTouch BGC Learning Center in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) comes in. By offering a game-changing solution for early childhood math education, this school combines abacus with modern digital technology to help kids aged five to nine (5-9) master mental arithmetic in the most fun and engaging way!

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What is SoroTouch?

While Filipino parents are known for their strong emphasis on education, many families face challenges in keeping up with their children’s daily studies due to busy schedules in households with both parents working. Additionally, there are limited extracurricular activities in the Philippines, particularly in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields, that deliver consistent results.

In this context, SoroTouch, a Japanese innovation, has been gaining rapid popularity and support as a revolutionary Abacus-based mental arithmetic learning method overseas. Since the opening of the BGC Center, in Manila in 2024, many children have started learning through this program.

SoroTouch is a tablet-based learning program designed for children aged 5 to 9, combining traditional Japanese abacus education with a digital gamified approach. Through just 30 minutes of daily app-based practice, children can improve not only their calculation skills but also their focus and perseverance.

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Benefits of SoroTouch

SoroTouch helps children develop mental arithmetic skills by visualizing abacus beads in their minds while solving calculations. The program offers several key benefits:

• Improved Calculation Skills: Children can quickly and accurately master abacus-style mental arithmetic in a short period.
• Enhanced Concentration: The program nurtures the ability to focus on tasks and persist through challenges without giving up.
• Establishment of Learning Habits: With its gamified approach, SoroTouch makes learning enjoyable, encouraging children to develop a habit of daily practice naturally.

With the app-based home learning experience, children can enjoy the excitement of completing challenges and collecting characters, much like a game. Meanwhile, the weekly in-class sessions offer lively and fun team competitions in a multicultural and multilingual environment.

These engaging activities help children realize that “learning is fun!” during the crucial early childhood and early elementary years, significantly boosting their motivation to learn.

Convenient and Accessible Learning Environment

The BGC Center is located in the heart of BGC Manila, providing a safe and easily accessible environment for families. Additionally, online classes are available for everyone who cannot attend weekly in-person sessions, allowing them to participate in lessons from the comfort of their home.

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Here are some reviews from families attending the SoroTouch BGC Center:

Mom of Kai, a 1st Grader

“When Kai started elementary school, SoroTouch was his first extracurricular activity. He didn’t have the habit of studying every day yet, so the first month was a bit slow. But with the teachers’ personal support and the fun features of the app, he quickly improved and now enjoys it so much that he even competes with his classmates for the highest scores.

Last October, he got the world’s top spot for monthly learning time and reached the advanced level of mental arithmetic in just seven months. My husband and I were so surprised by how much he had improved.

At just six years old, he not only built a strong foundation in math but also learned how to study on his own and gained confidence to believe, ‘I can do anything if I try!’ These skills will definitely help him in the future. Plus, the app’s interactive style means we, as parents, don’t have to teach him ourselves, which is a big relief for our busy, working household.”

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Mom of Togo, a 3rd Grader

“Togo has always liked numbers and games, so when he started SoroTouch in 2nd grade, he got into it right away. He started a bit late at age 8, but because he already knew multiplication tables and basic math from school, he felt confident working on problems he recognized and made a good start. The bright, fun animations for getting high scores and the feature where he can see how other kids are doing really match his competitive personality and keep him motivated.

As his mom, I’ve used a traditional abacus before, and I think SoroTouch is such a great mix of the old abacus methods and modern digital technology. The classroom has a friendly, energetic vibe, and meeting classmates from different countries makes it extra special compared to other STEM activities.

Thanks to SoroTouch, Togo got a perfect score on the calculation section of his entrance exam for a junior high prep program. The happy smile on his face that day is something I’ll never forget. He’s also started waking up early to study on his own, and as a parent, that kind of change makes me so proud.”

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Mom of Luke, a 1st Grader

“I like how the tablet-based learning lets my child enjoy studying like it’s a game. He used to feel math was difficult, but now his calculation skills have improved so much that even adults can’t keep up with him. It’s been five months since he started going to the class, and his progress is so obvious.

When he met his grandparents after a while, they were amazed at how fast he could calculate and praised him a lot. That really motivated him to work even harder.”

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Dad of Sylvia, a 2nd Grader

“My daughter had trouble staying focused on studying at her desk after starting elementary school. But thanks to a classmate who’s really good at math, she decided to try SoroTouch.

It’s been a few months now, and not only has her calculation speed improved, but she’s also starting to focus seriously on one task for a longer time. On top of that, her success with SoroTouch has boosted her confidence. She’s now saying things like, ‘If I can do math, I can definitely do writing and reading too!’ She’s becoming much more positive about other subjects as well.”

Please come visit SoroTouch BGC Center

SoroTouch BGC Learning Center holds trial classes every week.

In the trial class, you will not only be introduced to SoroTouch’s basic structure and curriculum but also be able to install the app on a tablet and learn the abacus. You will also see other students seriously concentrating while having fun.

The experienced instructors will provide support tailored to each child, ensuring a fun and effective learning experience. Come experience a new style of learning that will expand your child’s potential!

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