KOKUYO Co., Ltd.
It is natural for Reiwa test takers to make good use of notebooks and smartphones!! “Are smartphones your enemy or your friend when studying for entrance exams?” The debate has finally come to an end!? Approximately 70% of current university entrance exam students were found to be of the opinion that “smartphones are my friend when studying for entrance exams.”
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KOKUYO Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City/President: Hidekuni Kuroda) will issue a campaign titled “Are smartphones your enemy or friend when studying for entrance exams?” from August 21, 2024 (Wednesday) to August 30, 2024 (Friday). We carried out “X Campaign”. As a result, 48.3% of people thought that smartphones are “friends” when studying for entrance exams, and 51.7% said that smartphones (hereinafter referred to as “smartphones”) are “enemies” when studying for entrance exams. The “no” group was dominant.
In addition to the results of the X campaign, we also investigated the opinions of high school seniors who are preparing to take general entrance exams for universities. As a result, about 70% (68.0%) of current university entrance exam students who are the same age as X and are digital natives are smart students who use smartphones to study for entrance exams. It turns out that.
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1. In the X campaign, the “Smartphone is the enemy of studying for entrance exams” group has a narrow lead!!
“Is your smartphone your enemy or ally when studying for entrance exams? X Campaign” results
In the “Smartphone is the enemy or ally when studying for entrance exams? was 51.7%, with a narrow margin of 51.7% indicating that the enemy group (those who do not use Smart Study to study for entrance exams) had the upper hand.
We gathered a variety of opinions, but we found that there seems to be a difference between the digital native generation and the non-digital native generation. On the other hand, even among the generations who did not have smartphones, there were opinions that if they were to study for entrance exams now, they would like to make good use of their smartphones. We will introduce each opinion below.
 In some families, it was found that there was a gap in impressions of Smart Study between parents and test takers.
From the viewpoint of current university entrance exam students who are on the )
 Approximately 2 out of 3 (65.5%) test takers were found to be particular about the way they take notes because they review their notes on their smartphones. *Answered by students who use their smartphones to take photos of their notes and reference books and look back at them in their spare time, such as while traveling on the train.
(4) While I was particular about the way I took notes, I found out that there were disadvantages and concerns I felt when taking photos and reviewing them.
``When taking photos of notebooks or reference books, the pages float up and make it difficult to take a clear photo (69.0%)''
``Even if I enlarge the photo, there are parts that I can't read (34.5%)'', ``When I took multiple photos of my notebook,
It gets confusing as to which photo is the corresponding note photo in the smartphone folder (34.5%)
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 We will introduce recommended stationery that can be used in conjunction with your smartphone to make studying easier.
(1) I want to take good pictures so I can study while looking at my smartphone while commuting to school.
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・Product points:
1. It is easier to take photos because the page does not float 2. You can use the notebook widely with double-page spreads. ・Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (excluding tax): 210 yen Product URL: https://www.kokuyo-st.co.jp/stationery/campus_flat/ (2) Line markers with a non-flickering ink color that makes it easy to read the text underneath
“2-way color marker – Marktas-” “2-tone color marker – Marktas-” [Image 6
・Product points:
1. By adding contrast through color shading
For a well-organized note
2. Ink color that does not flicker,
The text below is easy to read even through a smartphone
3. One bottle has two functions, so you can reduce the number of bottles you carry.
Pen case is not bulky
・Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (excluding tax): 170 yen Product URL: https://www.kokuyo-st.co.jp/stationery/marktasu/ (2) Write boldly and clearly so that the characters are easy to read even in images.
“Pencil Sharp”
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・Product points:
1. Lineup of core diameters from 0.3 to 1.3 mm
The thick core allows you to write thick and clearly.
2. Speed-in that allows you to change the lead in one action Equipped with a mechanism. Contribute to Taipa
3. Mechanical pencil that feels like writing with a pencil
・Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (excluding tax): 210 yen Product URL: https://www.kokuyo-st.co.jp/stationery/pencilsharp/simple/ [Reference] You can manage notes for each subject! You can edit notes, add notes, and even take memorization tests within the app.
KOKUYO’s study app “Carry Campus”
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Product overview:
1. You can see your notes anytime, anywhere!
Memo function that allows you to take pictures of notes and add to them later on your smartphone
Find the one that suits you from a variety of functions such as memorization markers, pens, and recording.
2. You can study with the test in mind!
Calendar function that allows you to enter test schedule and countdown You can register scheduled tests, quizzes, and mock exams for planned study. 3. You can see what you studied using the app at a glance!
Report function to check app usage time and test results
You can see the effort you have put into studying and it will increase your motivation.
App Store download URL:
https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/id1573691187
Google Play download URL:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kokuyo.carrycampus Service introduction page:
https://www.kokuyo-st.co.jp/app/carrycampus/
■Survey overview
・Survey target: Current university entrance exam students (third-year high school students who are preparing to take university entrance exams through the general entrance exam)
・Target number of responses: 100 samples (50s each for men and women) ・Investigating agency: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 to Friday, August 30, 2024 ・Survey method: Internet survey
*When reprinting the contents of this release, please mark it as “Kokuyo research.”
*In this survey, we used study apps that allow you to check memorized subjects when you have forgotten them according to the forgetting curve, viewed YouTube/video lessons/electronic reference books, screenshotted notes and checked them on your smartphone in your spare time, and improved your understanding. The survey was conducted with the definition of “smart study” targeting situations in which smartphones are used for studying, such as searching the internet for things that were not available before, and increasing motivation through SNS study accounts.
Please see here for details of the survey results.
https://prtimes.jp/a/?f=d48998-939-1f7a854aee81e9c23fdc7fafdc01f189.pdf *The information contained herein is current as of the date of announcement. Subject to change without notice. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
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