Reso Education Launches STELLARIA for Information I Exam Preparation

Reso Education Group, headquartered in Toshima, Tokyo, has made a significant advancement in student learning with the launch of STELLARIA, a new online exam preparation tool for the Information I section of Japan's National University Entrance Examination. Offered through the Reso Education Online Store by its subsidiary, TOMAS, the platform is set to empower high school students nationwide, enabling them to engage in effective online study sessions tailored for this compulsory subject beginning in the 2025 academic year.

The Importance of Thorough Information I Preparation

As academic requirements evolve, preparing for the Information I exam has become increasingly challenging. This course presents a unique set of obstacles:

- Limited Availability of Past Exams: Students often struggle with a lack of past examination materials, making it difficult to gauge the question formats and study effectively.
- Uncertainty in Programming Instruction: There exists a significant anxiety surrounding instruction for programming questions, particularly those involving DNCL, which further complicates preparation.
- Inadequate Practice Resources: Many schools and learning institutes find it challenging to provide sufficient opportunities for practice, leaving students unprepared for the exam.

In response to these challenges, LOGICA Education has leveraged over 18 years of expertise in information and programming education to create STELLARIA. This comprehensive tool, along with sample exams, has been designed to support high schools, tutoring centers, and exam candidates alike.

What is STELLARIA?

STELLARIA is an all-encompassing online learning tool that covers everything from unit study to practice exercises, including DNCL programming. Here are the main features:

- Expertly Curated Content: The material is developed with guidance from renowned figures like Kazuki Seki, CEO of LOGICA Education and a certified Super Creator under Japan’s “Mito” program, and Ikio Takeuchi, an esteemed emeritus professor at the University of Tokyo.
- Compatibility with DNCL and Python: STELLARIA supports the teaching of DNCL, which is featured in middle school textbooks, and offers a pathway to more advanced programming with Python, making it an ideal fit for students at varying stages of their programming journey.
- Engaging Visual Explanations: The platform includes over 100 concise whiteboard animation explanations, designed to help students grasp critical concepts visually. The engaging voice-over by Yoshinosuke Fukukin, known for his narration in NHK’s “Invitation to World Heritage,” ensures an auditory learning experience that complements the visual material.
- Extensive Practice Problems: With around 800 exercises available, students can engage with both foundational and advanced questions. Unlike traditional materials that rely heavily on multiple-choice questions, STELLARIA incorporates long-form questions reflecting the actual exam format, thus fostering robust critical thinking and writing skills.
- 24/7 AI Chat Support: Students can utilize a chat feature with an AI instructor to clarify doubts anytime, promoting better utilization of study hours by reducing waiting times for answers.

To explore STELLARIA in more detail, please refer to the following video introduction: STELLARIA Video Presentation.

How to Get Started with STELLARIA

Accessing STELLARIA is straightforward through the Reso Education Online Store. Here’s how you can begin your journey:
1. Register and Log In: Create a free account on the Reso Education Online Store.
2. Purchase STELLARIA-Compatible Material: Select materials such as “Quick Learning for Information I and DNCL.”
3. Begin Learning: After completing the payment, your chosen materials will automatically appear in the STELLARIA course interface, allowing you to commence your studies.

With this setup, students can seamlessly transition between classroom learning and home study, and schools can utilize the program as supplementary material for Information I classes or preparation workshops.

Additional Study Resources Available at Your Convenience

In addition to STELLARIA, LOGICA Education offers four versions of a mock exam product for Information I accessible through convenience stores. Highlights include:

- Print Purchases: Obtainable from approximately 60,000 major convenience store locations, allowing for easy access to printed materials.
- Full Mock Exams: Each version simulates actual exam conditions and offers a complete package, including question booklets and answer sheets for practical exercises.

By combining mock exams with STELLARIA's resources, schools and tutoring centers can efficiently assemble a complete Information I preparation curriculum with minimal administrative burdens. For more information on how to purchase from convenience stores, please refer to the provided guide.

Company Overview

TOMAS
President: Hitoshi Machida
Location: 3-1-40 Mejiro, Toshima, Tokyo
Established: March 31, 2025
Business Activities:

- Operation of the one-on-one academic tutoring institute “TOMAS”
- Operation of “Medic TOMAS,” a specialized medical school tutoring program
- Operation of “Inter TOMAS,” a combined English school

Capital: ¥10 million
Website: TOMAS

Reso Education Group
President: Masahiko Tenbo
Location: 3-1-40 Mejiro, Toshima, Tokyo
Established: July 6, 1985
Business Activities: Management of group companies, etc.
Capital: ¥4.5 billion
Website: Reso Education Group

LOGICA Education
President: Ai Seki
Location: 3-1 Sugawaramachi, Ikeda, Osaka
Established: November 12, 2018
Business Activities: Educational material development, programming classroom franchising, digital reskilling training, AI service development
Capital: ¥10.59 million
Tel: 072-752-8607
Website: LOGICA Education