About sorobany.com
Last updated: 2026-04-02
Overview
Sorobany is an interactive Soroban learning platform built to make mental math more accessible, structured, and engaging for children, parents, and teachers.
Our Mission
Sorobany was created to help learners build number sense, confidence, focus, and calculation speed through the Japanese abacus.
We combine classical Soroban principles with a modern web experience so that practice can happen at home, in class, and across different devices.
How Sorobany Teaches Mental Math
The platform follows a progressive learning path, beginning with bead recognition and place value before moving into addition, subtraction, complementary numbers, and mental visualization.
- Interactive Soroban practice for tactile-style number learning on screen.
- Structured stages that move from beginner skills to advanced calculation patterns.
- Training, exercises, and printable resources designed to support repetition and retention.
- Multilingual access for English, Arabic, French, and Japanese learners.
Why Families and Teachers Use Sorobany
The product is designed to be approachable for beginners while still reflecting authentic Soroban logic.
- Clear, child-friendly interface focused on learning rather than distraction.
- Flexible use without requiring every visitor to create an account.
- Optional accounts and kid profiles for users who want synced progress and profile management.
- Printable worksheets and guided practice paths that fit home learning and classroom support.
Creator and Educational Direction
Sorobany was created by Professor EL KAROINI YASSINE with the goal of making Soroban education easier to discover and easier to practice online.
The project focuses on turning a traditional arithmetic method into a structured digital experience without losing the core principles that make Soroban effective.
Who Sorobany Is For
Sorobany is especially useful for children who are learning arithmetic foundations, parents who want guided practice at home, and teachers looking for a visual mental-math support tool.
It can also be used by beginners of any age who want to understand how Soroban works and improve arithmetic fluency step by step.
About Sorobany FAQ
What is Sorobany designed to help with?
Sorobany is designed to help learners practice Soroban-based arithmetic, improve number sense, strengthen concentration, and develop mental math fluency through structured repetition.
Is Sorobany only for children?
No. The platform is especially suitable for children and families, but beginners, teachers, and any learner interested in Soroban can use it.
Does Sorobany replace a physical Soroban?
Not necessarily. Sorobany can be used as a digital practice tool on its own, and it can also complement physical Soroban practice and printable worksheets.