At times, like other families, the dedicated commitment to keep Davin, Ben and Anna, our three elementary age children, in Kumon was a challenge. Busy sports schedules, extended vacations, school homework etc, would seem to offer legitimate reasons to take Kumon off the daily "to do" list. However, now as a parent of three accomplished alumni, I am forever grateful we kept our children in the Kumon program for all of their elementary years.
The obvious benefit was of course strong math grades. In addition, we as parents have also discovered how Kumon helped them establish a solid foundation of life skills. The discipline of daily math worksheets, the determination to solve even the tough math problems and the dedication and excitement of reaching for, and attaining the next goal all have positively impacted and molded their most impressionable young years.
The success and accomplishment they experienced in math reinforced their self-confidence to strive in other subjects. The logic and reasoning used in math carried over to other decision-making situations. Tough times, like tough math problems, were viewed as opportunities to learn something new. As a result of the discipline, determination and dedication reinforced through the Kumon program, Davin, Ben and Anna, have all become motivated successful students with high personal standards and expectations.
However, the best affirmation for us as parents is that Davin, who is now in college, Ben, who is now in high school, and Anna, who is now in junior high are all very glad they were a part of the Kumon program. They themselves see the benefit, they themselves see the impact and they too are grateful they are Kumon alumni. Davin, Ben and Anna all received the Kumon (G by 5) "Algebra Before Junior High" Award.
Signe and Erik, parents of Davin, Ben and Anna
After I started Kumon everything changed. Before I hated math. I started Kumon and I loved math. It was my best subject. It has kept me focused. I never thought this would happen to me. My mom says if I join swimming, I have to quit an activity and immediately I say "Not Kumon". I say that because if I so I will fail in math and won’t like it anymore.
Aneesha M., Kumon student, age 9
We signed up for Kumon when all of our elementary aged children were struggling with the basics in mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts). Over the years we have been very happy with their movement in school up to the top of their grade level math classes. They are now great at math facts, quicker in processing and more confident in their skills. Kumon made a big difference in our children!
Parent of 3 Kumon Students, 2003-current
Before we enrolled Isha in the Kumon Program we were very worried about her academic progress in her school. Her teacher complained about her concentration and confidence and she was getting grades of 2 (below her standard) in reading and math.
After 7 months of exposure to Kumon and regular practice, she has grades of 3 throughtout and we are hoping her practice will bring her to above standard level.
Parents of Isha V., age 10
In second grade, Ryan was struggling with the classroom's daily timed tests in math. He is working on year ahead in school. He began Kumon after school got out for the summer.
He moved quickly through addition, subtraction, and multiplication (Kumon levels A, B & C). This year, in third grade, he no longer struggles on the daily timed facts tests. In fact, he has achieved 100% on almost every one. He is now on Kumon level D and ahead of
where he is working in school. He is so excited, because now he is known in class as the student who is the best and the fastest at division. They have contests in class, and everyone always wants to be on his team! He now has a great deal of confidence in math.
Parent of Ryan C, age 9
