Welcome to the Japan Society Soroban tutorial video library! These videos have been made by Tomoko Hoult to demonstrate how teaching soroban can be used in the classroom. We also have resources explaining how students can use small individual sized soroban, check out our soroban scheme of work for more information.
Our aim is to support educators and help them make the most of the soroban, so if you have any tutorial video requests or need advice please contact the education team at education@japansociety.org.uk
More information about the Wakamatsu Soroban Club, run by Tomoko Hoult: https://www.wakamatsu-soroban.co.uk/
Fundamentals of Soroban
The following videos explain the fundamental basics of soroban: the parts of the soroban, how to display and read numbers, the size of numbers and place value, and simple calculation.
Parts of the Soroban
Learn the names for each part of the soroban.
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Reading Numbers
How to read numbers on the soroban. Only beads which are touching the beam have value.
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Size of Numbers
How to explain the size of numbers on soroban so students can easily identify which numbers are bigger.
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Decimal Numbers
How to explain numbers below zero on the soroban.
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Simple Calculation
See simple calculation performed on the soroban. Beads move towards the beam for addition, and away from the beam when subtracted.
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Check back soon for more videos!
To borrow teaching soroban free of charge, or for advice on using the soroban please contact the Japan Society education team at education@japansociety.org.uk