Joseph: Reading Star
What levels are you in the math and reading program?
I am on level H in the reading program.
Do you have a favorite level or section?
I was always interested in the story sections of all of the Kumon levels. The stories Kumon picked attract my attention all of the time, so much that I want to get the book they put in the packets and read the entire story.
How has your Kumon instructor supported you and your studies?
My instructor, Ms. Lim, would always aid me in Kumon. Whenever I am stuck on a hard question I do not know, she always gives me hints and circles some key words to help me think on the right track.
What are you most proud of that you have achieved through Kumon?
I obtained a large amount of vocabulary and even learned some words before my school taught them. I also have a very high reading level and became the best in my class at school.
What have you learned about yourself since starting Kumon?
I noticed that I could make more statements from a given article or writing. Before, I could only make only four or five out of a half page writing, but now, I could make eight easily.
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How did you hear about Kumon?
I first heard about Kumon from one of my relatives. She told me how well her kids did in academics through Kumon’s reading program. Since she lives very far away from us, I couldn’t sign up at her Kumon center. Later, another mom had signed her kids into Rowland Heights Kumon, and recommended me to try this center. Then, I did.
When did you decide that Kumon was going to be long term for your child/ren?
From Ms. Lim’s explanation, I understood Kumon would be along term program in the beginning. I observed my kids for about 3 months after I signed them into Kumon reading. I happily found out my kids’ vocabulary has been improved noticeably. Meanwhile, they are getting used to Kumon’s self-studying method. Therefore, I wanted to keep all my kids in Kumon until they finish.
What are your hopes and dreams for your child?
I would love my children to have success academically, integrity in personality, and have a giving heart for all those less fortunate in the world.
Is there any other information you would like to share about your children’s Kumon experience?
What I like the most about Kumon is that it trains students self-studying and teaches them responsibility. The duration of learning is not easy. However, as long as parents don’t give up, we will see how well our kids perform in the future.
Mandi: All-Star Student
What levels are you in the math and reading program?
I am on level H for both math and reading.
Do you have a favorite level or section?
My favorite level is E for math.
How has your Kumon instructor supported you and your studies?
My Kumon instructor supports me by giving me examples and details when I need them.
What are you most proud of that you have achieved through Kumon?
I am most proud that I am at very high levels.
What have you learned about yourself since starting Kumon?
I have learned that I am fond of math.
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How did you hear about Kumon?
I heard about Kumon from one of my co-workers.
When did you decide that Kumon was going to be long term for your child/ren?
It was five years ago that we decided to have our child learn at Kumon for long term.
What are your hopes and dreams for your child?
I hope that our child can get the basic education to build herself towards a better life not only for herself, but for the world.
Is there any other information you would like to share about your children’s Kumon experience?
Like most kids, rewards and recognition are driving motivations for my child. Sometimes, studying alone challenges her patience. However, she always overcomes and puts the consistent effort and work into whatever she does. She is a fun, happy kid with a love for music and reading.
Liam: Star Student
What levels are you in the math and reading program?
I am on level C math and level AII reading.
Do you have a favorite level or section?
My favorite level so far has been level A math.
How has your Kumon instructor supported you and your studies?
My Kumon instructor and teachers have supported me by keeping me focused and helping me when I don't know the answer.
What are you most proud of that you have achieved through Kumon?
I am most proud about getting on the honor roll.
What have you learned about yourself since starting Kumon?
With practice, I can more easily understand difficult material.
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How did you hear about Kumon?
We learned about Kumon through other family members. Their success with Kumon had inspired us to enroll Liam.
When did you decide that Kumon was going to be long term for your child/ren?
After seeing the progress that Liam was making, we decided that Kumon was right for him. The step-by-step progression of material makes it easier for him to understand increasingly difficult subject matter.
What are your hopes and dreams for your child?
We hope that he continues to work hard and remain disciplined in his studies, allowing him more opportunities for success later in life.
Is there any other information you would like to share about your children’s Kumon experience?
All of the Kumon staff at the center have been very patient with and supportive of Liam. When he first started, Liam didn't even want to go inside the class. The instructor at the time would come outside and patiently talk to him to go inside to do his work. After a short time, he no longer put up a fight to go to Kumon.
For about the first year, it was very difficult to get Liam to do his homework. Many nights we spent the entire evening just working on getting him to finish his work. After time though, he got into a routine of doing his work at a certain time and started finishing on his own.
Liam has made steady progress at Kumon, and because of this, his self-confidence has improved. He has developed disciplined study habits, which have been beneficial with not only completing his Kumon homework, but also his school homework.
I would recommend Kumon to any parent looking to enroll their child(ren) in an academic enrichment program, as they provide individualized, step-by-step instruction to each child. Schools teach a pre-determined curriculum and most proceed whether your child understands the material or not. Kumon allows your child to master easier material before moving onto more difficult material.
Alice: Student Extraordinaire
What levels are you in the math and reading program?
I am on math level L.
Do you have a favorite level or section?
I like all topics and concepts in Kumon math.
How has your Kumon instructor supported you and your studies?
If I was absent, my Kumon instructor would take the extra time and effort to explain concepts within my unfinished Kumon homework and classwork.
What are you most proud of that you have achieved through Kumon?
I am proud that I am at a very high level and because of Kumon, I am 2 years ahead of my grade.
What have you learned about yourself since starting Kumon?
I learned that I am a kinesthetic learner.
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How did you hear about Kumon?
I heard about Kumon from one of my relatives who lives in Seattle, WA.
When did you decide that Kumon was going to be long term for your child/ren?
I first decided to let my son try out Kumon more than 10 years ago. When I found that Kumon was helpful, I then let my daughter enroll as soon as she started Kindergarten.
What are your hopes and dreams for your child?
I hope that my daughter can get ahead in math and reading and be successful at her school.
Is there any other information you would like to share about your children’s Kumon experience?
My daughter has advanced herself in Math and Reading ever since she's attended Kumon. She is now 2 years ahead of her grade level. She is able to spend minimal effort on her math at her regular school and can spend more time and effort on other subjects. She has become an independent learner. She is confident in her abilities to learn. She is proud of her progress at Kumon.