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Will Kumon help my child at school?
Every parent wants the best for their child at school; to be happy, to grow, and to be nurtured to achieve their full potential. Naturally, “Will Kumon help my child at school?” is often one of the first questions that many new parents ask.
Oct 2023

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How does Kumon encourage children to think for themselves?
At Kumon, we want children to have the ability and confidence to be able to think for themselves, both now, at university and for the rest of their lives. Increasingly in today's world, using their existing knowledge to form and try out hypotheses is a required skill that will also set them in good stead across all academic subjects. From studying with Kumon they will learn to make judgements based on their own logic, and we believe every child, regardless of age or school year, is able to do this with practice.
Oct 2023

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The importance of daily practice
Consider how you learn a new skill, such as learning a new language or playing a musical instrument; you rely on strong focus and regular practise to develop your ability. Therefore, it should be no surprise that students who harness the power of practice can achieve similar success in academics when they apply that same principle.
Sep 2023

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How does Kumon differ from one-to-one tutoring?
Kumon Instructors do not 'teach' students in the conventional sense. It is their aim to guide students through the programmes, fostering in them a positive attitude towards study and nurturing independent learning skills.
Sep 2023

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Why do Kumon students study every day?
The Kumon Method of Learning is designed to produce the greatest results in the quickest, most efficient way possible. The programmes have been specifically developed to enable mastery of high-level maths and an advanced level of reading comprehension ability.
Sep 2023