The Kumon Method

[jsmonton]

my niece have attended KUMON classes in reading and math which i have found very helpful. i have seen how motivated and perseverins she was while doing the worksheets.and even up to this point, she is now on the 5th grade, the training implemented during the classes has been carried forward which i think is a good thing as she goes to another school much bigger ones.
i really hope that there are KUMON centers here in the middle east so that i can enroll my son as well.

[yvonnemommy]

Hi! We used to use Kumon. But DD’s teacher told me a website www.beestar.org. The worksheets in beestar focus on problem solving and word problems. It really help DD use her brains much more than kumon and the math worksheet is for free. DD loves it very much. Since the worksheets are online, DD just does it as play games and I also don’t have to drive her to kumon center. Many of my friends are also using it, too.
Lisa

[Autumn]

Hi Yvonnemommy,
Thanks for sharing that wonderful website, Beestar. At what age did your child begin?

Autumn

[yvonnemommy]

You’re welcome. Hope your son likes beestar as DD dose.
Beestar is for elementary kids. DD started it at grade 3 and has been using it for about 1 year. We plan to use it until DD finish her elementary school work.
Lisa

[mmetlich]

Hi, My younger siblings were in Kumon and I have three whole levels of woksheets...They are very slowly leveled. for example each page has 5-10 operations all with  + 1, then the next pages with +2 in all its combinations etc..they are little booklets, and part of the time is in turning the pages quickly and mentally starting to solve all the operations.

 I think the greatest hit of Kumon is the reward system, which I have seen works in kids up to about 12 years old. Then if they love math.. they will be just more self motivated.
Kids get somewhat self motivated because they find math easier than their peers.., since it is based on tons of repetition. they change of level once they can complete all the levels' operations in a certain time frame perfectly correct. So it does stress perfection in math... which I think is good. They do give you worksheets to do at home and the kids are supposed to work 7 /7 10-30 min a day.. depending on their speed. Their classrooms are often quiet.
This is a program that can be started once the kids know numerals and can write. since it starts in very basic levels and goes up to high school.
Some of the criticism it has received is that it only works for mental operation speed and correctness. It does not include word problems that require reasoning. SO it is only a Math... and only that, program. No creative thinking, logic,  or problem solving skills. Depends on what you want it for.. it works.

[ayana]

Yes Kumon method is about time and repetition to help your child master it better use flash cards so they memorize the concepts . Once the basic is achieved it becomes easier for them to achieve.

[linzy]

I looked into a class in my area and found it to be quite expensive, $125 a month for a single meeting per a week. Instead I bought the books ($8 a piece) which I have found to be quite helpful. I know that it is not the same, but I like the slow progression and my son is really solidifying his math and cutting skills.

[meganx]

Hi! We used to use Kumon. But DD’s teacher told me a website www.beestar.org. The worksheets in beestar focus on problem solving and word problems. It really help DD use her brains much more than kumon and the math worksheet is for free. DD loves it very much. Since the worksheets are online, DD just does it as play games and I also don’t have to drive her to kumon center. Many of my friends are also using it, too.
Lisa

Haha, we like Beestar as well. My son started the free math last year, and he likes it! He also found his name on the honor roll, beyond other kids. He is now much more confident than before, not only in school, but at home. I would like to register other programs for him, like reading, vocabulary, or science. Do you think whick one would be the best to choose?

[DadDude]

We have three Kumon workbooks and learned only recently that they have classes too.

To those who have enrolled kids in the classes: do they do anything there that one can't do at home with the workbooks?

[sonic4r]

dear all,

may i know what is the best 'age' to start the kid with Kumon method?

thanks..

[linzy]

My son was able to begin the workbooks at age 2.

[Maddy]

Funny article and good introduction to the reality of doing math Kumon:

http://www.slate.com/?id=2152480

Ending made me , too...

[KL]

  

Great read! Hilarious!! 

[waterdreamer]

What about the Kumon method for reading? Has anyone tried this

[Sapna1322]

As per my analysis and reseach Kumon does not have critical math where as E.nopi has both basic thinking math and crtical math.And i have heard that E.nopi has coloful worksheets so that kids enjoys more.Basically E.nopi is interactive and Kumon is particula about the lesson.But still thinking for my son whether Kumon or E.nopi????? Can Parents help me out by shaing thee views....

Sapna

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