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Why Jams

Give your child an unfair advantage at school
with proven abacus methods.

our story

TWO DECADES OF TEACHING EXCELLENCE

Founded in 2001, JAMS is proud to be the only math school in the Portland and Beaverton area certified by the League for Soroban Abacus. We use the teachings of Abacus & Anzan instruction to build a solid and strong foundation of mental mathematics with lifelong skills.


Mental math calculation is a skill that children retain for life. Abacus gives any child the skills and confidence to excel in STEM-related subjects beyond the classroom.

When a child experiences success, they naturally grow in confidence and self-esteem, as well as in their desire to continue the pursuit of that success. What’s more, with our specialized instruction, your child will build a solid and strong foundation of mental mathematics with lifelong skills.
25
Years of
Experience
15
Certifications  
& Awards

LIFELONG BENEFITS

The 5 Pillars of the JAMS Method

Program Level 1 is designed to introduce students to the foundational concepts of abacus math. Through engaging lessons and hands-on activities, learners build confidence and essential skills from the very start.
Focus + Concentration
Each lesson is structured to progressively enhance understanding and mastery.
Self Discipline
Students participate in fun exercises that reinforce learning.
Problem Solving
Our instructors provide personalized guidance to each student.
Time Management
Each lesson is structured to progressively enhance understanding and mastery.
Confidence
Students participate in fun exercises that reinforce learning.

OUR STUDENT ACHIEVERS:

THEY WORKED HARD FOR YEARS. 
THEY MASTERED THE ABACUS AND ACHIEVED EXCELLENCE​.

“An obvious influence of abacus is the development of your mathematical/mental math skills. Having started at such a young age, I was able to skip ahead in most of the elementary school math.
A great thing from what that was the confidence you would gain.
Abacus has taught me about persistence as well moving through the different levels of abacus was very difficult and oftentimes I contemplated giving up, but knowing the reward on the other side really kept me going. ”

— Ren Morita

“I had been a student at JAMS from the age of six to fifteen, and it has allowed me to develop my math skills throughout the years.

Not only that but it has also provided me a great community that has supported me in both my education and personal development.

Learning the abacus gave me confidence in my math skills and gave me motivation to pursue higher level courses of math in my student career.”

— Rinoka Morita

“I am so grateful that my parents enrolled me at JAMS. Once I started learning the abacus, math and other school subjects came much more easily to me.

It was an extremely rewarding experience that helped me build the confidence and focus that I needed to succeed in school and my future.

With these skills. I was able to push myself to take harder classes, which helped me discover my passions later on in life.

I can’t thank Miwako Sensei and her program enough for shaping me into the person I am today!.”

— Meg Okada

“My experience with Abacus and JAMS Portland with Sensei Miwako has provided me a strong foundation that I still benefit from years later.

As an elementary school sturend learning with this method, I could not have known the benefit I would continue to derive, but I am so grateful to have gotten to learn this way. I hope many others can find a similar experience!”

— Brandon Kyung

“Because of this class, I had actually gotten some joy out of doing math, and I still use some of their methods in order to do longer calculations.

With JAMS, I had actually started looking forward to math classes in school because I had gotten better at it. Though it was hard for me in the beginning, I don’t think I would be as successful as a student as I am today without it.”

— Adam Shinomiya
OUR STARS STUDENTS

Empower

Unlock Your Child's Potential

At JAMS, our 31-level program is designed to enhance not only math skills but also critical life skills. Students experience improved focus, discipline, and creative problem-solving abilities. This holistic approach prepares them for academic success and personal growth.
A Step-by-Step Approach to Mastery
Students will engage with increasingly challenging material that fosters growth and confidence.
Supportive Environment for Every Learner
Our instructors provide personalized guidance tailored to each student's needs.
Building Skills for Lifelong Success
Beyond math, students cultivate focus, discipline, and problem-solving abilities.
Benefits of Our 31-Level Program
Experience a transformative journey in mathematics.
Cultivating Focus and Discipline in Students
Our program fosters concentration and self-control.
Enhancing Creative Problem-Solving Skills
Students learn to approach challenges with innovation.
At JAMS, we understand
these challenges & have a solution.

OUR MISSION

Creating Future Thought Leadership

We provide Abacus & Anzan instruction to build a solid and strong foundation of mental mathematics with lifelong skills. We are committed and dedicated to become the leading provider of brain development for all students. Abacus is not just power in itself but supports number sense (place value and algebraic operations), concentration, patience, memory and judgment that in return increases brain development and power.

Student Solving

In providing Abacus instruction, our goal is to encourage students to succeed. When a child experiences success, they naturally grow in confidence and self-esteem, as well as in their desire to continue the pursuit of that success. What’s more, with our specialized instruction, our hope for your child is to build a solid and strong foundation of mental mathmatics with lifelong skills.

GO BEYOND THE MATH

Unlock your child’s future of success today.

Empower

HOW IT WORKS

At JAMS, our 31-level program is designed to enhance not only math skills but also critical life skills. Students experience improved focus, discipline, and creative problem-solving abilities. This holistic approach prepares them for academic success and personal growth.
It Starts With Success
We believe that by empowering your child to achieve success with the Abacus – by focusing on classroom lessons and homework assignments – your child will grow in areas that go well beyond the classroom.
Brain Power Today, Brain Power Tomorrow
Abacus is not just power in itself but supports number sense (place value and algebraic operations), concentration, patience, memory and judgment, which in turn increases brain development and power.
Uncover Your Child’s Natural Talent
Every child is Intelligent and Gifted. The only difference is in the learning curve and the performance. This is because of the skills and tools a child has… or doesn’t have.
So give your child the skills and the best tools available – learning mathematics through Abacus and Anzan. This is the best gift that you can pass on to your next generation.