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\u201cClick!\u201d You realize your mistake as soon as you hit send… the funny cat video you meant to forward to your friend was just emailed to the entire company.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve all made the \u201creply all\u201d\u00a0mistake.\u00a0But chances are, you never did the same thing again. This is because making mistakes is a key part of the learning process. Huge blunders like emailing the entire company will stick in your mind for a long time. But even minor errors can have a big impact on how you\u2014and your children\u2014learn.<\/p>\n

Research Shows Mistakes Help, Don\u2019t Hurt<\/strong><\/p>\n

Educators used to believe that making mistakes hurt students\u2019 learning. They thought\u00a0if a student learned to do something the wrong way, it would become fixed in their brain and they\u2019d always make the same mistake. The opposite, in fact, was true. Several studies<\/a> have shown that making errors during the learning process, and correcting those errors, leads to\u00a0better understanding and recall.<\/p>\n

In 1994, researchers conducted a landmark study<\/a> comparing the US education system to Japan\u2019s. The study found that American teachers praised students for correct answers and ignored incorrect responses. They would not discuss why the correct answer was right or the incorrect answer was wrong.<\/p>\n

Conversely, Japanese teachers would ask students to find an answer on their own. They would then discuss the different answers. Students would learn why an incorrect answer was wrong and a correct answer was right. This reflection and reinforcement would lead to much better recall. Letting students make mistakes and learn from them was found to be a key reason\u00a0Japanese students outperformed Americans on global math tests.<\/p>\n

The Power of a Growth Mindset<\/strong><\/p>\n

The value of making mistakes is also clear when comparing students with growth mindsets to those with fixed mindsets. Stanford Professor Carol Dweck has done substantial research<\/a> on the impact of growth mindsets. People with a growth mindset understand that intelligence is not set at birth, and they can work to improve. Those with a fixed mindset believe you\u2019re either born smart or you\u2019re not.\u00a0The theory is backed\u00a0by the science of neuroplasticity\u00a0and proven with significant research. Students with a growth mindset perform better throughout the course of their studies, even if they tested lower than their fixed mindset peers when they were younger.<\/p>\n

Students with growth mindsets view mistakes as learning opportunities.\u00a0A study<\/a> comparing how kids with different mindsets play video games showed the difference. After making mistakes, students with a growth mindset performed better, with higher accuracy rates. Fixed-minded students did not show the same improvements. Classroom studies showed similar results.<\/p>\n

Instead of viewing mistakes as embarrassing, growth-minded students learn from them. Frame mistakes as\u00a0opportunities, and your children will see the benefits!<\/p>\n

Mistakes in Kumon<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Brother<\/p>\n

Mistakes are an important part of the Kumon Program. In Kumon, students aren\u2019t taught. Instead, they learn for themselves through carefully designed worksheets. Students follow directions and study examples to grasp new concepts.<\/p>\n

Errors come with the territory. Few kids can get long division or algebraic expressions\u00a0right on the first try! Instructors pay close attention to how students correct their mistakes. They then use that to lesson plan and assign work.<\/p>\n

Take Joey, for example. Joey sees subtraction for the first time in class. He gets every answer wrong on the first page. When he gets his worksheets back, he realizes he added instead of subtracted. He figures out his mistake and can correct it right away.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s clear that Joey understood the concept and may not need much repetition to progress. While Kumon Students ultimately work towards mastery, the goal is not to receive a 100% on the first try. Learning from their mistakes is more important than perfection. In fact, it tells us a lot about the student and their motivation.<\/p>\n

Not every mistake is as traumatizing as the dreaded \u201creply all.\u201d But every error is an opportunity to improve and learn. The next time your child makes a mistake, don\u2019t get mad! Praise them for correcting and learning from it. You\u2019ll be amazed at how impactful it can be!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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