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Soroban Abacus Education Platform - Comprehensive Roadmap

Vision Statement

Mission: Fill the gap in the USA school system by providing a complete, self-directed abacus curriculum that trains students from beginner to mastery using the Japanese kyu/dan ranking system.

Target Users:

Primary: Elementary school students (ages 6-12)
Secondary: Middle school students and adult learners
Teachers/Parents: Dashboard for monitoring progress

Core Experience Principles:

Integrated Learning Loop: Tutorial → Practice → Play → Assessment → Progress
Self-Directed: Simple enough for kids to fire up and start learning independently
Gamified Progression: Games reinforce lessons, feel like play but teach skills
Physical + Virtual: Support both physical abacus and AbacusReact component
Mastery-Based: Students advance through clear skill levels with certification

Current State Assessment

✅ What We Have (Well-Built)

1. Interactive Abacus Component (AbacusReact)

Highly polished, production-ready
Excellent pedagogical features (bead highlighting, direction arrows, tooltips)
Multiple color schemes and accessibility options
Interactive and display-only modes
Rating: 95% Complete

2. Game System (4 Games)

Memory Lightning (memorization skills)
Matching Pairs Battle (pattern recognition, complements)
Card Sorting (visual literacy, ordering)
Complement Race (speed calculation, friends-of-5/10)
Type-safe architecture with game SDK
Multiplayer and spectator modes
Rating: 80% Complete (games exist but need curriculum integration)

3. Tutorial Infrastructure

Tutorial player with step-based guidance
Tutorial editor for content creation
Bead highlighting system for instruction
Event tracking and progress monitoring
Rating: 70% Complete (infrastructure exists but lacks content)

4. Real-time Multiplayer

Socket.IO integration
Room-based architecture
State synchronization
Rating: 90% Complete

5. Flashcard Generator

PDF/PNG/SVG export
Customizable layouts and themes
Rating: 100% Complete

⚠️ What We Have (Partially Built)

1. Progress Tracking

Basic user stats (games played, wins, accuracy)
No skill-level tracking
No tutorial completion tracking
No assessment history
Rating: 30% Complete

2. Tutorial Content

One example tutorial (GuidedAdditionTutorial)
Type system for tutorials defined
No comprehensive curriculum
Rating: 15% Complete

3. Assessment System

Per-game scoring exists
Achievement system exists
No formal tests or certification
No placement tests
Rating: 25% Complete

❌ What We're Missing (Critical Gaps)

1. Kyu/Dan Ranking System - 0% Complete 2. Structured Curriculum - 5% Complete 3. Adaptive Learning - 0% Complete 4. Student Dashboard - 0% Complete 5. Teacher/Parent Dashboard - 0% Complete 6. Formal Assessment/Testing - 0% Complete 7. Learning Path Sequencing - 0% Complete 8. Content Library - 10% Complete

Kyu/Dan Level System (Japanese Abacus Standard)

Beginner Levels (Kyu)

10 Kyu - "First Steps"

Age: 6-7 years
Skills: Basic bead manipulation, numbers 1-10
Curriculum: Recognize and set numbers on abacus, understand place value
Assessment: Set numbers 1-99 correctly, basic addition single digits
Games: Card Sorting (visual recognition), Memory Lightning (basic)

9 Kyu - "Number Explorer"

Skills: Addition/subtraction with no carry (1-9)
Curriculum: Friends of 5 concept introduction
Assessment: 20 problems, 2-digit addition/subtraction, no carry, 80% accuracy
Games: Complement Race (practice mode), Matching Pairs (numerals)

8 Kyu - "Complement Apprentice"

Skills: Friends of 5 mastery, introduction to friends of 10
Curriculum: All combinations that make 5, carry concepts
Assessment: 30 problems including carries using friends of 5, 85% accuracy
Games: Complement Race (friends-5 sprint), Matching Pairs (complement pairs)

7 Kyu - "Addition Warrior"

Skills: Friends of 10 mastery, 2-digit addition/subtraction with carries
Curriculum: All combinations that make 10, mixed complement strategies
Assessment: 40 problems, 2-3 digit calculations, mixed operations, 85% accuracy
Games: Complement Race (friends-10 sprint), All games at medium difficulty

6 Kyu - "Speed Calculator"

Skills: Multi-digit addition/subtraction (3-4 digits), speed emphasis
Curriculum: Chain calculations, mental imagery beginning
Assessment: 50 problems, 3-4 digits, 3 minutes time limit, 90% accuracy
Games: Complement Race (survival mode), Memory Lightning (medium)

5 Kyu - "Multiplication Initiate"

Skills: Single-digit multiplication (1-5)
Curriculum: Multiplication tables 1-5, abacus multiplication method
Assessment: 30 multiplication problems, 40 add/subtract problems, 90% accuracy
Games: All games at hard difficulty

4 Kyu - "Multiplication Master"

Skills: Full multiplication tables (1-9), 2-digit × 1-digit
Curriculum: All multiplication patterns, division introduction
Assessment: 40 multiplication, 20 division, 40 add/subtract, 90% accuracy

3 Kyu - "Division Explorer"

Skills: Division mastery (2-digit ÷ 1-digit), mixed operations
Curriculum: Division algorithm, remainders, mixed problem solving
Assessment: 100 mixed problems in 10 minutes, 92% accuracy

2 Kyu - "Advanced Operator"

Skills: Multi-digit multiplication/division, decimals introduction
Curriculum: 3-digit × 2-digit, decimals, percentages
Assessment: 120 mixed problems including decimals, 10 minutes, 93% accuracy

1 Kyu - "Pre-Mastery"

Skills: Decimal operations, fractions, complex multi-step problems
Curriculum: Real-world applications, word problems
Assessment: 150 mixed problems, 10 minutes, 95% accuracy
Mental calculation ability without physical abacus

Master Levels (Dan)

1 Dan - "Shodan" (First Degree)

Skills: Mental imagery without abacus, complex calculations
Assessment: 200 mixed problems, 10 minutes, 96% accuracy
Mental arithmetic certification

2 Dan - "Nidan"

Skills: Advanced mental calculation, speed competitions
Assessment: 250 problems, 10 minutes, 97% accuracy

3 Dan - "Sandan"

Skills: Championship-level speed and accuracy
Assessment: 300 problems, 10 minutes, 98% accuracy

4-10 Dan - Expert/Master levels with increasing complexity

Integrated Learning Experience Design

The Core Loop (Per Skill/Concept)

1. ASSESS → Placement test determines current level
2. LEARN → Tutorial teaches new concept
3. PRACTICE → Guided exercises with immediate feedback
4. PLAY → Games reinforce the skill in fun context
5. TEST → Formal assessment for mastery certification
6. ADVANCE → Unlock next level, update progress

Example: Teaching "Friends of 5"

1. Assessment (Placement)

Quick quiz: "Can you add 3 + 4 using the abacus?"
Result: Student struggles → Assign Friends of 5 tutorial

2. Learn (Tutorial)

Interactive tutorial: "Friends of 5"
Steps:
1. Show that 5 = 1+4, 2+3, 3+2, 4+1
2. Demonstrate on abacus: setting 3, adding 2 to make 5
3. Explain heaven bead (top) = 5, earth beads (bottom) = 1 each
4. Interactive: Student sets 3, adds 2 using heaven bead
5. Practice all combinations

3. Practice (Structured Exercises)

20 problems: Set number, add its friend
Real-time feedback on bead movements
Hints available: "Use the heaven bead!"
Must achieve 90% accuracy to proceed

4. Play (Game Reinforcement)

Complement Race: Friends-5 mode
Matching Pairs: Match numbers that make 5
Makes practice feel like play

5. Test (Formal Assessment)

30 problems mixing friends-5 with previous skills
Timed: 5 minutes
Must achieve 85% to certify skill
Can retake after reviewing mistakes

6. Advance (Progress Update)

Friends of 5 skill marked as "Mastered"
Unlock: Friends of 10 tutorial
Update skill matrix
Award achievement badge

Detailed Curriculum Structure

Curriculum Database Schema

// Skill taxonomy
enum SkillCategory {
  NUMBER_SENSE = "number-sense",
  ADDITION = "addition",
  SUBTRACTION = "subtraction",
  MULTIPLICATION = "multiplication",
  DIVISION = "division",
  MENTAL_CALC = "mental-calculation",
  COMPLEMENTS = "complements",
  SPEED = "speed",
  ACCURACY = "accuracy",
}

// Individual skill (atomic unit)
interface Skill {
  id: string;
  name: string;
  category: SkillCategory;
  kyuLevel: number; // Which kyu level this skill belongs to
  prerequisiteSkills: string[]; // Must master these first
  description: string;
  estimatedPracticeTime: number; // minutes
}

// Learning module (collection of related skills)
interface Module {
  id: string;
  title: string;
  kyuLevel: number;
  description: string;
  skills: string[]; // Skill IDs
  estimatedCompletionTime: number; // hours
  sequence: number; // Order within kyu level
}

// Tutorial (teaches one or more skills)
interface Tutorial {
  id: string;
  skillIds: string[];
  moduleId: string;
  type: "interactive" | "video" | "reading";
  content: TutorialStep[];
  estimatedDuration: number;
}

// Practice set (reinforces skills)
interface PracticeSet {
  id: string;
  skillIds: string[];
  problemCount: number;
  timeLimit?: number;
  passingAccuracy: number;
  difficulty: "easy" | "medium" | "hard";
}

// Game mapping (which games teach which skills)
interface GameSkillMapping {
  gameId: string;
  skillIds: string[];
  difficulty: string;
  recommendedKyuRange: [number, number];
}

// Assessment (formal test)
interface Assessment {
  id: string;
  type: "placement" | "skill-check" | "kyu-certification";
  kyuLevel?: number;
  skillIds: string[];
  problemCount: number;
  timeLimit: number;
  passingAccuracy: number;
}

Sample Curriculum Map

10 Kyu Module Sequence:

Module 1: "Introduction to Abacus" (Week 1)
- Skill: Understand abacus structure
- Skill: Recognize place values (ones, tens, hundreds)
- Tutorial: "What is an Abacus?"
- Tutorial: "Parts of the Abacus"
- Practice: Set numbers 1-10
- Game: Card Sorting (visual recognition)
Module 2: "Setting Numbers" (Week 2)
- Skill: Set single-digit numbers (1-9)
- Skill: Set two-digit numbers (10-99)
- Tutorial: "Setting Numbers on Abacus"
- Practice: 50 number-setting exercises
- Game: Memory Lightning (set and remember)
Module 3: "Basic Addition" (Week 3-4)
- Skill: Add single digits without carry (1+1 through 4+4)
- Tutorial: "Simple Addition"
- Practice: 100 addition problems
- Game: Complement Race (practice mode)
- Assessment: 10 Kyu Certification Test

9 Kyu Module Sequence:

Module 4: "Friends of 5 - Introduction" (Week 5)
- Skill: Recognize pairs that make 5
- Skill: Add using heaven bead (5 bead)
- Tutorial: "Friends of 5 - Part 1"
- Practice: Pattern recognition exercises
- Game: Matching Pairs (complement mode)
Module 5: "Friends of 5 - Application" (Week 6-7)
- Skill: Add crossing 5 (e.g., 3+4, 2+5)
- Tutorial: "Friends of 5 - Part 2"
- Practice: 200 problems with friends of 5
- Game: Complement Race (friends-5 mode)
- Assessment: 9 Kyu Certification Test

... (Continue through all kyu levels)

Implementation Roadmap

Phase 1: Foundation (Months 1-3) - "MVP for 10-9 Kyu"

Goal: Students can learn and certify 10 Kyu and 9 Kyu levels

Database Schema Updates:

Create skills table
Create modules table
Create curriculum_tutorials table (links tutorials to skills)
Create curriculum_practice_sets table
Create curriculum_assessments table
Create user_progress table
- Fields: userId, skillId, status (not_started, in_progress, mastered), attempts, bestScore, lastAttemptAt
Create user_skill_history table (track all practice attempts)
Create user_assessments table (formal test results)
Create user_kyu_levels table
- Fields: userId, currentKyu, currentDan, certifiedAt, expiresAt
Extend user_stats table: add currentKyuLevel, currentDanLevel, skillsMastered

Tutorial Content Creation:

10 Kyu tutorials (5 tutorials):
1. Introduction to Abacus
2. Understanding Place Value
3. Setting Numbers 1-99
4. Basic Addition (single digit, no carry)
5. Basic Subtraction (single digit, no borrow)
9 Kyu tutorials (3 tutorials):
1. Friends of 5 - Concept
2. Friends of 5 - Addition
3. Friends of 5 - Subtraction

Practice Sets:

Build practice set generator for each skill
Implement immediate feedback system
Add hint system for common mistakes
Track accuracy and time per problem

Assessment System:

Build placement test component (determines starting level)
Build skill-check test component (practice test before certification)
Build kyu certification test component (formal test)
Implement grading engine
Create detailed results/feedback page
Allow test retakes with review of mistakes

Game Integration:

Map existing games to skills
- Memory Lightning → Number recognition, memory
- Card Sorting → Visual pattern recognition, ordering
- Matching Pairs → Complements, pattern matching
- Complement Race → Friends-5, Friends-10, speed
Add skill-based game recommendations
Track game performance per skill

Student Dashboard:

Create dashboard showing:
- Current kyu level
- Skills mastered / in progress / locked
- Next recommended activity
- Recent achievements
- Progress bar toward next kyu level
Implement simple, kid-friendly UI
Add celebratory animations for milestones

Core User Flow:

Onboarding: Placement test → Assign kyu level
Home: Dashboard shows next recommended activity
Click "Start Learning" → Next tutorial
Complete tutorial → Practice exercises
Complete practice → Game suggestion
Master all module skills → Unlock certification test
Pass certification → Advance to next kyu level
Celebration and badge award

Deliverables:

Students can complete 10 Kyu and 9 Kyu
~8 tutorials
~10 skills defined
Placement test + 2 certification tests
Student dashboard
Progress tracking fully functional

Phase 2: Core Curriculum (Months 4-8) - "8 Kyu through 5 Kyu"

Goal: Complete beginner curriculum through multiplication introduction

Content Creation:

8 Kyu: Friends of 10 tutorials and practice (4 weeks)
7 Kyu: Mixed complements, 2-digit operations (4 weeks)
6 Kyu: Multi-digit, speed training (6 weeks)
5 Kyu: Multiplication introduction, tables 1-5 (8 weeks)
Total: ~40 tutorials, ~30 skills

Enhanced Features:

Adaptive difficulty in practice sets (adjusts based on performance)
Spaced repetition system (review mastered skills periodically)
Daily recommended practice (10-15 min sessions)
Streaks and habit formation
Peer comparison (anonymous, optional)

New Games:

Multiplication tables game
Speed drill game (flash calculation)
Mental math game (visualization without physical abacus)

Parent/Teacher Dashboard:

View student progress
See time spent learning
Review test results
Assign specific modules or skills
Generate progress reports

Gamification Enhancements:

Achievement badges for milestones
Experience points (XP) system
Level-up animations
Customizable avatars (unlocked via achievements)
Virtual rewards (stickers, themes)

Deliverables:

Complete 8-5 Kyu curriculum
~50 total tutorials (cumulative)
~40 total skills (cumulative)
Parent/teacher dashboard
2-3 new games
Enhanced gamification

Phase 3: Advanced Skills (Months 9-14) - "4 Kyu through 1 Kyu"

Goal: Advanced operations, real-world applications, mental calculation

Content Creation:

4 Kyu: Full multiplication, division introduction (8 weeks)
3 Kyu: Division mastery, mixed operations (8 weeks)
2 Kyu: Decimals, percentages (10 weeks)
1 Kyu: Fractions, word problems, mental calculation (12 weeks)
Total: ~60 additional tutorials, ~40 additional skills

Mental Calculation Training:

Visualization exercises (see abacus in mind)
Flash anzan (rapid mental calculation)
Mental calculation games
Transition from physical to mental abacus

Real-World Applications:

Shopping math (money, change, discounts)
Measurement conversions
Time calculations
Real-world word problems

Competition Features:

Speed competitions (leaderboards)
Accuracy challenges
Weekly tournaments
Regional/global rankings (optional)

AI Tutor Assistant:

Smart hints during practice
Personalized learning paths
Concept explanations on demand
Answer specific questions ("Why do I use friends of 5 here?")

Deliverables:

Complete 4-1 Kyu curriculum
~110 total tutorials (cumulative)
~80 total skills (cumulative)
Mental calculation training
AI assistant
Competition system

Phase 4: Mastery Levels (Months 15-18) - "Dan Levels"

Goal: Championship-level speed and accuracy, mental calculation mastery

Content Creation:

Dan level certification tests
Advanced mental calculation curriculum
Championship preparation materials
Expert-level problem sets

Advanced Features:

Customized training plans for dan levels
Video lessons from expert abacus users
Community forum for advanced learners
Virtual competitions
Certification/diploma generation (printable)

Integration with Standards:

Align with League of Soroban of Americas standards
Japan Abacus Committee certification mapping
International competition preparation

Deliverables:

1-10 Dan curriculum
Certification system
Community features
Championship training

Phase 5: Ecosystem (Months 18+) - "Complete Platform"

Content Management System:

Tutorial builder UI (create without code)
Content versioning
Community-contributed content (vetted)
Multilingual support (Spanish, Japanese, Hindi)

Classroom Features:

Teacher creates classes
Bulk student enrollment
Class-wide assignments
Class leaderboards
Live teaching mode (project for class)

Analytics & Insights:

Student learning velocity
Skill gap analysis
Predictive success modeling
Recommendations engine
Export data for research

Mobile App:

iOS and React Native apps
Offline mode
Sync across devices

Integrations:

Google Classroom
Canvas LMS
Schoology
Export to SIS systems

Advanced Gamification:

Story mode (learning quest)
Cooperative challenges
Guild/team system
Seasonal events

Success Metrics

Student Engagement

Daily Active Users (DAU): Target 40% of registered students
Weekly Active Users (WAU): Target 70% of registered students
Average session time: 20-30 minutes
Completion rate per module: >80%
Retention (30-day): >60%
Streak length: Average 7+ days

Learning Outcomes

Certification pass rate: >70% on first attempt per kyu level
Skill mastery rate: >85% accuracy on mastered skills after 30 days
Time to mastery: Track average time per kyu level
Progression velocity: Students advance 1 kyu level per 4-8 weeks (varies by level)

Content Quality

Tutorial completion rate: >90%
Practice set completion rate: >85%
Game play rate: >60% of students play games weekly
Assessment completion rate: >75%

Platform Health

System uptime: >99.5%
Load time: <2 seconds
Error rate: <0.1%

Business/Growth

Monthly signups: Track growth month-over-month
Paid conversion (if applicable): Target 10-20%
Teacher/school adoption: Track institutional users
Net Promoter Score (NPS): Target >50

Technical Architecture Changes

Database Changes Priority

Immediate (Phase 1):

-- Skills and curriculum structure
CREATE TABLE skills (...)
CREATE TABLE modules (...)
CREATE TABLE skill_prerequisites (...)

-- Tutorial and practice content
CREATE TABLE tutorial_content (...)
CREATE TABLE practice_sets (...)
CREATE TABLE assessments (...)

-- User progress tracking
CREATE TABLE user_progress (...)
CREATE TABLE user_skill_history (...)
CREATE TABLE user_assessments (...)
CREATE TABLE user_kyu_levels (...)

-- Game-skill mapping
CREATE TABLE game_skill_mappings (...)

Phase 2:

Add spaced repetition tables
Achievement tracking enhancements
Peer comparison data

Phase 3:

Mental calculation tracking
Competition results
AI tutor interaction logs

API Endpoints Needed

Progress & Skills:

GET /api/student/progress - Current kyu level, skills, next steps
GET /api/student/skills/:skillId - Skill details and progress
POST /api/student/skills/:skillId/practice - Record practice attempt
GET /api/student/dashboard - Dashboard data

Curriculum:

GET /api/curriculum/kyu/:level - All modules for kyu level
GET /api/curriculum/modules/:moduleId - Module details
GET /api/curriculum/tutorials/:tutorialId - Tutorial content
GET /api/curriculum/next - Next recommended activity

Assessments:

POST /api/assessments/placement - Take placement test
POST /api/assessments/skill-check/:skillId - Practice test
POST /api/assessments/certification/:kyuLevel - Certification test
POST /api/assessments/:assessmentId/submit - Submit answers
GET /api/assessments/:assessmentId/results - Get results

Games:

GET /api/games/recommended - Games for current skills
POST /api/games/:gameId/result - Log game completion
GET /api/games/:gameId/skills - Which skills this game teaches

Teacher/Parent:

GET /api/teacher/students - List of students
GET /api/teacher/students/:studentId/progress - Student progress
POST /api/teacher/assignments - Create assignment

Component Architecture

New Components Needed:

/src/components/curriculum/
  - SkillCard.tsx - Display skill with progress
  - ModuleCard.tsx - Module overview with skills
  - CurriculumMap.tsx - Visual map of curriculum
  - SkillTree.tsx - Dependency graph visualization

/src/components/practice/
  - PracticeSession.tsx - Practice exercise UI
  - ProblemDisplay.tsx - Show problem to solve
  - AnswerInput.tsx - Accept answer (with abacus)
  - FeedbackDisplay.tsx - Show correctness and hints

/src/components/assessment/
  - PlacementTest.tsx - Initial assessment
  - SkillCheckTest.tsx - Practice test
  - CertificationTest.tsx - Formal kyu test
  - TestResults.tsx - Detailed results page

/src/components/dashboard/
  - StudentDashboard.tsx - Main dashboard
  - ProgressOverview.tsx - Current level and progress
  - NextActivity.tsx - Recommended next step
  - AchievementShowcase.tsx - Badges and milestones
  - ActivityFeed.tsx - Recent activity

/src/components/teacher/
  - TeacherDashboard.tsx
  - StudentRoster.tsx
  - StudentDetail.tsx
  - AssignmentCreator.tsx

Content Creation Process

Tutorial Creation Workflow

Define Skill: What specific skill does this teach?
Outline Steps: Break down into 5-10 learning steps
Create Interactive Elements:
- Which beads to highlight
- What movements to demonstrate
- Example problems
Add Explanations: Clear, kid-friendly language
Test with Students: Iterate based on confusion points
Publish: Add to curriculum map

Tutorial Template

{
  id: "friends-of-5-intro",
  title: "Friends of 5 - Introduction",
  skillIds: ["friends-5-recognition"],
  kyuLevel: 9,
  estimatedDuration: 15,
  steps: [
    {
      instruction: "Let's learn about friends of 5! These are pairs of numbers that add up to 5.",
      problem: null,
      highlighting: [],
      explanation: "When you add friends together, they always make 5!"
    },
    {
      instruction: "1 and 4 are friends! See how 1 + 4 = 5?",
      problem: { operation: 'add', terms: [1, 4] },
      highlighting: [
        { column: 0, value: 1, direction: 'activate' },
        { column: 0, value: 4, direction: 'up', step: 2 }
      ],
      explanation: "We set 1 earth bead, then add 4 more by using the heaven bead (5) and removing 1."
    },
    // ... more steps
  ]
}

Practice Set Template

{
  id: "friends-5-practice-1",
  skillIds: ["friends-5-recognition", "friends-5-addition"],
  problemCount: 20,
  timeLimit: 300, // 5 minutes
  passingAccuracy: 0.85,
  problemGenerator: {
    type: 'addition',
    numberRange: [1, 9],
    requiresFriends5: true,
    maxTerms: 2
  }
}

File Structure for Curriculum

/apps/web/src/curriculum/
  /schema/
    - skills.ts (skill definitions)
    - modules.ts (module definitions)
    - assessments.ts (test definitions)

  /content/
    /10-kyu/
      - module-1-intro.ts
      - module-2-setting-numbers.ts
      - module-3-basic-addition.ts
    /9-kyu/
      - module-4-friends-5-intro.ts
      - module-5-friends-5-application.ts
    /8-kyu/
      ... and so on

  /tutorials/
    /10-kyu/
      - intro-to-abacus.ts
      - place-value.ts
      - setting-numbers.ts
      - basic-addition.ts
      - basic-subtraction.ts
    /9-kyu/
      - friends-5-concept.ts
      - friends-5-addition.ts
      - friends-5-subtraction.ts
    ... and so on

  /practice/
    /10-kyu/
      - number-setting-practice.ts
      - basic-addition-practice.ts
    /9-kyu/
      - friends-5-practice.ts
    ... and so on

  /assessments/
    - placement-test.ts
    - 10-kyu-certification.ts
    - 9-kyu-certification.ts
    ... and so on

  - curriculum-map.ts (master curriculum definition)
  - game-skill-mappings.ts (which games teach which skills)

Next Immediate Steps

Week 1: Database Schema Design

Design complete schema for Phase 1
Write migration scripts
Document schema decisions
Review with stakeholders

Week 2-3: Content Planning

Write detailed 10 Kyu curriculum outline
Write detailed 9 Kyu curriculum outline
Define all skills for 10-9 Kyu
Map skills to existing games

Week 4-5: Tutorial Content Creation

Write 5 tutorials for 10 Kyu
Write 3 tutorials for 9 Kyu
Create interactive steps with highlighting
Add kid-friendly explanations

Week 6-7: Assessment System Build

Build assessment component UI
Implement grading engine
Create placement test (20 problems)
Create 10 Kyu certification test (30 problems)
Create 9 Kyu certification test (40 problems)

Week 8-9: Practice System

Build practice session component
Implement problem generator for each skill
Add immediate feedback system
Create hint system

Week 10-11: Student Dashboard

Design dashboard UI (kid-friendly)
Build progress visualization
Implement "next recommended activity" logic
Add achievement display

Week 12: Integration & Testing

Connect all pieces: tutorials → practice → games → assessment
Test complete user flow
User testing with kids
Iterate based on feedback

Questions to Resolve

Certification Validity: Should kyu certifications expire? (Traditional abacus schools: no expiration)
Retake Policy: How many times can student retake certification test? (Suggest: unlimited, but must wait 24 hours)
Grading Standards: Strict adherence to Japanese standards or adjust for USA context?
Physical Abacus: Should we require physical abacus for certain levels? (Recommend: optional but encouraged)
Age Restrictions: Any minimum age? (Suggest: 6+ with parent/teacher supervision)
Teacher Accounts: Free for teachers? (Recommend: yes, free for teachers)
Pricing Model: Free tier + premium? School licensing? (TBD)
Content Licensing: Will curriculum be open source or proprietary? (Recommend: proprietary but allow teacher customization)
Accessibility: WCAG compliance level? (Recommend: AA minimum)
Data Privacy: COPPA compliance for users under 13? (Required: yes, must be compliant)

Conclusion

This roadmap provides a clear path from current state (scattered features) to target state (complete educational platform). The phased approach allows incremental delivery while maintaining focus on core learning experience.

Estimated Timeline:

Phase 1 (10-9 Kyu MVP): 3 months
Phase 2 (8-5 Kyu): 5 months
Phase 3 (4-1 Kyu): 6 months
Phase 4 (Dan levels): 3 months
Phase 5 (Ecosystem): Ongoing

Total to Complete Platform: ~17 months for core curriculum, then continuous improvement

Priority: Start with Phase 1 to prove the concept, get student feedback, and validate the learning loop before building the full system.

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Soroban Abacus Education Platform - Comprehensive Roadmap

Vision Statement

Current State Assessment

✅ What We Have (Well-Built)

⚠️ What We Have (Partially Built)

❌ What We're Missing (Critical Gaps)

Kyu/Dan Level System (Japanese Abacus Standard)

Beginner Levels (Kyu)

Master Levels (Dan)

Integrated Learning Experience Design

The Core Loop (Per Skill/Concept)

Example: Teaching "Friends of 5"

Detailed Curriculum Structure

Curriculum Database Schema

Sample Curriculum Map

Implementation Roadmap

Phase 1: Foundation (Months 1-3) - "MVP for 10-9 Kyu"

Phase 2: Core Curriculum (Months 4-8) - "8 Kyu through 5 Kyu"

Phase 3: Advanced Skills (Months 9-14) - "4 Kyu through 1 Kyu"

Phase 4: Mastery Levels (Months 15-18) - "Dan Levels"

Phase 5: Ecosystem (Months 18+) - "Complete Platform"

Success Metrics

Student Engagement

Learning Outcomes

Content Quality

Platform Health

Business/Growth

Technical Architecture Changes

Database Changes Priority

API Endpoints Needed

Component Architecture

Content Creation Process

Tutorial Creation Workflow

Tutorial Template

Practice Set Template

File Structure for Curriculum

Next Immediate Steps

Week 1: Database Schema Design

Week 2-3: Content Planning

Week 4-5: Tutorial Content Creation

Week 6-7: Assessment System Build

Week 8-9: Practice System

Week 10-11: Student Dashboard

Week 12: Integration & Testing

Questions to Resolve

Conclusion

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