At 12 years old and in Year 6, Vedansh is already studying more than five years ahead of his school grade in Kumon Maths.
Vedansh began Kumon when he was around six years old, starting with the basics in maths before gradually working his way through the levels. As the work became more complex, he continued to progress through consistent practise, as well as the support of his parents and Kumon Instructor.
“I began with the basics in maths and slowly worked my way up through the levels,” Vedansh says. “Kumon has really helped shift the way I think, learn, and approach difficult concepts.”
Today, Vedansh is studying logarithms and calculus in his Kumon Maths worksheets, topics typically not seen until the senior years of high school. Studying Kumon Maths at such an advanced level has helped Vedansh develop confidence in his own ability. He enjoys learning challenging concepts because they stretch his thinking and make school maths much easier to approach.
“It feels very rewarding,” he says. “Working so far ahead gives me confidence and helps me realise what I’m capable of.”
“This also makes schoolwork easier and much clearer to understand.”
Vedansh’s next goal is to keep building momentum in maths and continue developing the skills Kumon has taught him. He hopes to carry these skills into high school and into more advanced extension maths levels.
Outside of Kumon, one of Vedansh’s favourite hobbies is chess. He enjoys the planning, logical thinking and problem-solving that chess requires. He sees a strong connection between chess and the learning habits he has built through Kumon.
“The problem-solving skills and discipline I’ve learned from Kumon have really assisted me in this area,” he says.
Looking ahead, Vedansh would like to continue exploring advanced maths and possibly study in fields such as science, engineering or technology. He also wants to keep improving as a chess player.
Vedansh believes Kumon has given him a strong foundation for the future by helping him build discipline, independence, resilience and logical thinking. He expects these skills will support him throughout high school and beyond.
“Kumon has taught me discipline, independence and resilience,” Vedansh says. “The logical thinking I’ve developed will help me in all areas of life.”