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As you\u2019re reading this right now, we assume you\u2019ve already heard about Kumon. But how much do you really know about the Kumon Program? Let us explain.<\/p>\n

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The Basics\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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First, the basics.\u00a0No, Kumon isn\u2019t tutoring. Kumon\u00a0is<\/em>\u00a0the world\u2019s largest after-school math and reading program<\/a>. Kumon Students progress independently through a carefully crafted, worksheet-based math and reading curriculum. Regardless of their age, students move at their own pace, which means many children end up studying far beyond their school grade level. While Kumon Instructors are there to lesson plan, evaluate, and guide your child, students ultimately develop self-learning skills, learning primarily on their own.<\/p>\n

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How Does it Work?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The first step in any child\u2019s Kumon journey is to take a placement test, which determines their starting point in the program. Your child\u2019s starting point might seem a bit easy\u2014don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s supposed to be! Students start at a comfortable level, which helps them learn how Kumon works, while building skills like focus and speed. It also ensures that there are no gaps in your child\u2019s learning, as every skill builds on the one before. In order to master long division, for example, your child first needs to have strong subtraction and multiplication skills. Students then progress step-by-step through the program.<\/p>\n

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What Does a Typical Week at Kumon Look Like?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Kumon was designed as a home-based program, and most of your child\u2019s work will be completed at home. That\u2019s because consistent daily study is the key to building skills and habits that stick. Just 15 to 30 minutes of work a day can go a long way! We recommend that students set a \u201cKumon Time\u201d to do their work every day. After a few weeks, worksheets will just be another normal part of your child\u2019s daily routine.<\/p>\n

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Students typically visit their Centre twice a week. Centre visits allow the Instructor to observe their students, which helps them lesson plan and determine if the students are ready to move onto new concepts. It also allows the Instructor to provide guidance when necessary. One key to learning in the Kumon Program is\u00a0making mistakes. Every worksheet is graded, and students must correct their mistakes until they achieve 100%. Evaluating how well a student can correct their mistakes is a major component of an Instructor\u2019s lesson planning.<\/p>\n

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What Else?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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That\u2019s pretty much it! Kumon is a simple program that has big results. The worksheets were designed specifically to allow your child to learn on their own, and they have been refined constantly over the last 60 years to ensure that students can learn as smoothly as possible. Kumon Students improve not only their math and reading skills, but build confidence, focus, and determination. Perhaps more importantly, they learn\u00a0how to learn<\/em>, a skill that will last a lifetime!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As you\u2019re reading this right now, we assume you\u2019ve already heard about Kumon. But how much do you really know about the Kumon Program? Let us explain.
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\nThe Basics\u00a0
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