The Kumon Method aims for students to go beyond their school grade level through self-learning and advance to studying high school level material at an early age.
When studying at the “just-right” level, students think for themselves and complete the exercises. When they get stuck, they look at the hints and examples incorporated in the worksheets and do the exercises independently. In this way, continued study at the “just-right” level fosters the ability to learn on their own, or as we say at Kumon, “self-learn.”
Students then use that self-learning ability to advance beyond their school grade level, specifically to higher levels with advanced topics and challenging exercises.
Thus, Kumon study makes it possible for students to advance to high school level material at an early age and prepares them for life beyond school.
To sum up, the Kumon Method is a learning method that pursues the potential of each student and develops his or her ability to the maximum.
We, at Kumon, believe in the vast potential of our students and want to further develop each student’s ability. Born out of the bond between a parent and child, the Kumon Method of Learning faithfully carries on the thinking and ideas of its founder Toru Kumon.
At the same time, we constantly strive for something better by continuing to develop our worksheets and instruction methods. This learning method continues to go beyond the borders of countries, races, cultures, and traditions, by reaching more and more countries and regions throughout the world.
How Kumon study could benefit students of all ages
Gift your child the joy of learning.
Kumon introduces early learners to important Math and Reading skills. These skills will help give your child a great head start and strong foundation for school.
Basic math and reading skills make the early years of young children count. The Kumon Mathematics Program develops your child’s very first math skills, including counting, writing numbers, mental calculations, and even simple arithmetic skills such as addition and subtraction.
The Kumon Reading Program starts your child off with fun “Look, Listen and Repeat” worksheets. Colorful illustrations help your child to connect words with familiar objects, and eventually start putting words together.
Your child’s academic advantage starts here with Kumon. Through individualized instruction and our meticulously designed worksheets, your child is allowed to progress at his or her own pace and eventually learn topics beyond school grade level.
In math, practice does make perfect. The Kumon Mathematics Program helps your child develop a firm foundation in arithmetic, fractions, decimals, and more, while improving study skills. By independently solving a wide range of math problems, your child will continually progress and be challenged to learn even topics beyond school grade level.
Good writing comes with good reading skills. The Kumon Reading Program opens up your child’s world of possibilities through reading. The Kumon worksheets can propel your child on a lifelong reading journey, where improved vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, interpretation and summarization become an asset throughout school, and beyond.
Advanced math skills and strong reading ability will benefit your child beyond school.
Your child will be equipped with self-learning ability which helps develop critical and analytical skills. These skills will help your child build a strong body of academic work, and become better prepared for college, and a career. With an individualized assessment, your child’s Kumon Instructor will determine the right starting point for him or her.
For Mathematics, your child’s progress continues, step by logical step, building skills needed for secondary school level advanced math and calculus. It’s an excellent way to prepare your child for college courses that require advanced mathematical skills.
A strong reader excels not only in a range of academic subjects but also in everyday life. As your child studies complex texts in literature, you’ll soon see advances in reading, a better understanding of content, the ability to form and support well-thought-out opinions, and more.