Jena Academy Begins Providing Teaching Materials for "Todai Math Prep Course" as a Pilot School for Online Learning Resources (Developed by Hayashi Math Classroom) Systematically Studying 10 Years of Past Todai Math Exam Questions
Jena Academy partners with Hayashi Math Classroom to launch online learning materials for Todai Math preparation.
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Jena Academy Begins Providing Teaching Materials for "Todai Math Prep Course" as a Pilot School for Online Learning Resources (Developed by Hayashi Math Classroom) Systematically Studying 10 Years of Past Todai Math Exam Questions
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Jena Academy (English Name: Jena Academy, Operated by Wea Education Inc.) will begin offering the "Todai Math Prep Course" (for Tokyo University applicants, Developed by Hayashi Math Classroom), an online learning resource that allows for systematic study of 10 years of past Tokyo University mathematics exam questions.
Development Background
The 2026 Todai Math Exam, Described as "The Most Difficult in Recent History"
The science stream mathematics exam for the 2026 Tokyo University entrance examination, held on February 25, 2026, was evaluated by many instructors and students as:
"One of the most difficult sets in recent years"
"Few problems that can be solved completely with ease"
"An exam that comes down to partial credit"
and was considered an extremely challenging test.
In recent years, the Tokyo University mathematics exam has moved beyond simple typical problems to ask comprehensive questions that test:
・Ability to conduct experiments
・Ability to enumerate approaches
・Ability to select a smart approach
・Ability to handle complex calculations
・Ability to discern the significance of guiding questions
・Reasoning ability
・Descriptive skills
While these skills have been tested more than before, the required level has clearly increased in recent years.
However, traditional textbooks and problem sets have faced the challenge of making it difficult to learn:
"How to come up with ideas"
"How to write them down in an answer sheet"
Therefore, we commissioned Hayashi Math Classroom, which has a track record in Todai math instruction, to develop this learning material as a specialized course to address the increasingly difficult Todai mathematics exam.
Introduction to the Todai Math Prep Course
■ Overview of the Todai Math Prep Video Explanation Course
This course provides the following content using the past 10 years of Tokyo University mathematics exam questions as material.
■ Provided Content
(1) Explanatory Videos
Video lectures that meticulously explain everything from accurate reading of the problem statement to experimentation, reasoning, logical construction, and expression in the answer sheet. Rather than simply presenting solutions, the lectures focus on the thought processes unique to Todai mathematics.
(2) Detailed Explanation PDF
PDF learning materials compiled into systematic explanations at the textbook level.
Can also be used for review and self-study.
(3) Handwritten Model Answers
Includes examples of handwritten answers, simulating actual exam submissions.
・Accurate expression of reasoning
・Organization of calculations
・Sufficient and concise explanations
This allows students to learn how to write answers that are evaluated well in the Todai entrance examination.
FAQ
What is the "Todai Math Prep Course"?
The "Todai Math Prep Course" is an online learning resource developed by Hayashi Math Classroom and offered by Jena Academy. It is designed to help students systematically study 10 years of past Tokyo University mathematics exam questions.
Who is the target audience for this course?
The course is specifically targeted at students who aspire to enter the University of Tokyo (Todai).
What makes the Todai math exam difficult?
The exam is described as increasingly difficult, requiring more than just knowledge of typical problems. It tests abilities such as experimental skills, enumerating and selecting approaches, complex calculations, understanding guiding questions, reasoning, and descriptive writing.
What are the components of the "Todai Math Prep Course"?
The course includes explanatory videos that focus on the thought process, detailed PDF explanations at a textbook level for review, and handwritten model answers simulating actual exam submissions to teach effective answer writing.
Why was this course developed?
The course was developed in response to the increasing difficulty of the Todai math exam and the limitations of traditional textbooks and problem sets in teaching the 'how to think' and 'how to write' aspects of problem-solving.