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Ai GROW Enhancements in Education

Institution for a Global Society (IGS), located in Shibuya, Tokyo, has introduced a new grouping feature in its student assessment tool, Ai GROW. This tool is designed to visualize students' non-cognitive skills and is tailored for educational institutions.

The Ai GROW tool has been highly effective in allowing schools to measure the competencies, or behavioral characteristics, of students in alignment with their school policies. This enables them to obtain objective evaluations of educational activities without overwhelming administrative burdens. The recent enhancement integrates a new function that utilizes assessment data to recommend optimal student groupings that correspond to the educational aims of the school’s policies.

More specifically, this innovative feature facilitates team and group activities within comprehensive learning sessions, subject instruction, and school events. By doing so, schools can focus more intentionally on achieving their educational goals, fostering environments where students can genuinely experience personal growth.

Furthermore, this capability provides schools with the means to consistently demonstrate the effectiveness of their educational objectives both internally and externally. This has significant implications for public relations activities and student recruitment, as it enables schools to utilize data effectively, enhancing the understanding of prospective students and parents when selecting a school.

Background: Visualizing Educational Impact in the Era of Free High School Education

Starting in fiscal 2022, Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) mandated that high schools develop and publish their school policies, which outline fundamental educational activity guidelines. These policies are critical as they specify the qualities and capabilities schools aim to cultivate in students.

Despite this, many schools face challenges such as: "While we have ideals, demonstrating actual effectiveness is difficult," or "We struggle to quantify educational results with indicators." This often leads to qualitative evaluations that become superficial instead of actions based on actual evidence.

Amidst ongoing tuition reduction measures and the anticipated removal of income restrictions for educational support funding in 2025, there is a growing imperative for students to choose schools that align with their individual needs and the distinct qualities of each institution. Therefore, schools must effectively operate and visualize their educational policies, showcasing the uniqueness and effectiveness of their educational programs to the public.

Optimization of Grouping Based on School Policy with Ai GROW

The newly implemented grouping feature effectively resolves many on-site challenges at schools:

1. Assessment Features Linked to School Policies (Existing Features)
By establishing competencies linked to a school’s policies, educators can assess student competencies regularly throughout the year, gauging progress relative to specified objectives. Ai GROW offers continuous assessment flexibility, allowing for a transparent view of student competency changes, thereby providing data-driven evidence of educational effectiveness.

2. School Policy-Based Grouping Proposal Function (New Feature)
The established grouping functions of Ai GROW now allow for configurations that align with school policies. This enables educators to devise optimal team compositions based on competency data for project-based learning, subject instruction, and school events, thereby facilitating more effective implementation of various educational activities.

Through this effective measurement and grouping functionality, schools can integrate educational design and results, cultivating a cycle that enhances the operation, evaluation, and publicization of school policies.

Benefits of Using Ai GROW

For Schools:

• - Achieve organic connections between educational goals, school policies, and corresponding educational activities.
• - Collaborate on evaluation criteria among faculty to continuously improve educational programs based on data, ultimately boosting the school’s educational impact.
• - Increase appeal in student recruitment and school visits by illustrating differentiation from other institutions.

For Students:

• - Gain greater clarity in school choices with a clear presentation of educational policies and their effectiveness.
• - Experience visibility in personal growth after enrollment, fostering goal-oriented learning.
• - Develop a deeper connection to their educational activities, enhancing both motivation and satisfaction in school life.

Future Aspirations

IGS remains committed to supporting the effective operation, evaluation, and outreach of schools through Ai GROW. In a time when accurately identifying and nurturing each student’s unique capabilities is essential, the proof of educational effectiveness and the creation of engaging educational experiences are vital. IGS is dedicated to helping reduce the administrative burdens on faculty while delivering meaningful learning opportunities for students.

About Institution for a Global Society (IGS)

IGS is a leading EdTech/HRTech firm that provides tools for visualizing non-cognitive abilities critical for success in society, catering to all ages from childhood to adulthood. Their mission is to deliver tools that contribute to achieving a sustainable society without divisions. IGS was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers market on December 29, 2021.

Headquarters: 4F, 1-11-2 Ebisu Minami, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0022
Established: May 2010
Capital: 50 million yen (as of March 2025)
Business Scope: Provides AI-powered personnel evaluation platforms for businesses and schools
Corporate Website: i-globalsociety.com

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