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Experience Kumon English or Maths over two weeks during May 2021!

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With Kumon’s Free Trial, your child can experience our individualised Mathematics or English programme over two weeks, for free.

Find out how we can develop in your child:

  • calculation and reading ability
  • concentration
  • a daily study and reading habit
  • the confidence to learn independently.

Follow these four easy steps to register:

  1. Contact your local Kumon centre to register for an information session
  2. Have your child assessed for Kumon Mathematics or English and discuss a study plan
  3. Arrange for your child to study worksheets and attend classes over the two-week Free Trial period
  4. Meet with your Instructor to discuss your child’s Kumon experience.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

  • The registration deadline for the Free Trial varies across centres.
  • Places are limited and acceptance for the Free Trial is on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Participation in an information session is mandatory prior to your child participating in the Free Trial.
  • The Free Trial consists of worksheet study over two weeks during May.
  • Late registration may result in a shorter Free Trial.
  • Operating procedures at each centre will vary.
  • The Free Trial is available for one subject only (either English or Mathematics).
  • Offer not available at all centres.
  • There is no obligation to enrol after the Free Trial.
  • Kumon centres will always comply with COVID-19 advice and requirements from the Australian Chief Medical Officer, and the Chief Health Officer for their relevant state and territory. Physical distancing and health and safety practices are in place at all centres.

Please visit this link to find your nearest Kumon centre: https://www.kumonsearch.com.au/

To learn more about how the Free Trial could benefit your family, please watch this video. 

To read about a current Kumon student who previously experienced a Free Trial, please visit: https://au.kumonglobal.com/free-trial-student-testimonial/

Kumon Mathematics and English now available, virtually, in Frankston, Victoria

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We are excited to support children in Frankston to develop mathematics and reading ability.

The Frankston Instructor is Marcia Libman, who has nearly a decade of education experience.  Marcia says any child can benefit from Kumon.

“I have seen hundreds of children who were able to not only became confident in their maths and reading through Kumon, but are now self-motivated, curious, confident risk takers”, Marcia says.

“I believe Kumon has a huge impact on these children’s lives, and that students and families living in Frankston and surrounding areas will benefit from the programme.”

To enrol into Kumon Frankston, and find out how virtual Kumon study works, please contact the centre directly: https://www.kumonsearch.com.au/Centre/KUMON-FRANKSTON-VIC#info

Kumon is recruiting for franchisees. If you live in the Mornington Peninsula and are interested in franchise opportunities with Kumon, please visit our franchise website: https://www.kumoninstructors.com.au/Franchise

Kumon Mathematics prepares Marcus for high school

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Marcus, 13 years old, is already way ahead of his class as he can comfortably study Year 12 level mathematics material. Marcus is more than five years ahead of his school grade in the Kumon Mathematics programme.

This means Marcus, who is in Year 8, studies mathematical concepts such as differential equations and advanced integration. He says it feels really good to be so far ahead.

“It’s really one of my proudest achievements”, Marcus says. “It feels spectacular. It’s awesome because I’m able to take care of myself and can definitely handle the challenges I will face in the future.”

Marcus’s mother Carol says she enrolled Marcus because Kumon was recommended to her by a family member. She says Kumon helped her son experience strong personal growth, along with strong calculation ability.

“Kumon really helped his development”, Carol says. “Every day Marcus does all the exercises, he goes through all the questions, all the example questions himself, and then he works it out. I feel that’s really important for becoming more independent in learning.”

“Now, he has very strong problem-solving skills. He’s not just solely relying on asking teachers to help every time when he experiences difficulty.”

Marcus also says Kumon helped him to have a strong transition from primary to high school.

“Kumon helped me adjust to my high school by preparing me for advanced levels of education. This really helped me in my understanding of my Year 7 and 8 topics,” Marcus said. “It also helped me adjust by helping me with my organisational skills, like time management, responsibility, and efficiency.”

Marcus hopes to become a dentist when he grows up.

Neither too hard nor easy, Kumon’s ‘just-right’ level of learning

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A core approach of the Kumon Method of Learning, is to provide each student with work that is at the ‘just-right’ level, the point between work that is too easy and too hard. This allows each student to stay motivated and make strong progress in their learning.

Kumon’s approach of the ‘just-right’ level of learning can be described by The Goldilocks Effect. The Goldilocks Effect is an analogy to the character of Goldilocks and her preference for porridge that is neither too hot nor cold, but is the ‘just right’ temperature for her. It is used in a wide range of disciplines, including developmental psychology, biology, astronomy, economics and engineering. [1]

For example, in their book The Grand Design, theoretical physicists Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow used the Goldilocks Effect to explain the ideal distance for a planet to be positioned from a star to sustain life. [2]  In child development, it can refer to providing children with material that is neither too easy nor hard to maximise learning. [3]

Kumon Instructors, who create and update individualised study projections for each student, maintain the ‘just-right’ level for each student. Through their monitoring and observations of each student’s progress, they assign the worksheets that students are ready to learn next. Instructors also regularly communicate progress with students and their parents.

These actions help create the specific conditions students need to continue making strong progress.

“As long as we discover the potential of each student and ensure they study at the ‘just-right’ level, then each child will progress at a rate that will surprise not only their parents … but also themselves,” said Toru Kumon, the founder of the Kumon Method.

Should you wish to learn more about Kumon and the ‘just-right’ level, please contact your nearest Kumon centre: https://www.kumonsearch.com.au/.

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[1] Colman, A. M. (2008). A Dictionary of Psychology (3 ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
[2] Stephen Hawking, L. M. (2010). The Grand Design. Random House USA Inc.
[3] Pintrich, P. R. (2006). Understanding Self-Regulated Learning. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 3 – 12.

Kumon State Combined Carnival to be held on March 6 and 7 in Wollongong, NSW

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Both Kumon and Little Athletics NSW are committed to developing children’s potential. 

The Kumon State Combined Carnival is happening this weekend in Wollongong, as part of a partnership between both organisations.

Kumon understands the connection between healthy bodies and healthy minds. Eating nutritious food and undertaking regular exercise helps students achieve their best, both on the sports field and at school.

Students and athletes also acknowledge the importance of persistence, practice and hard work in order to achieve results. This is why Kumon and Little Athletics have chosen to work together throughout 2021. We offer our best wishes to all athletes competing at the carnival!

Should you wish to learn more about this partnership, please feel welcome to contact Kumon via our enquiry form: https://au.kumonglobal.com/contact-us/general-enquiry/

Alan continues his advanced Kumon Mathematics study, virtually

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Virtual study with Kumon provided 6-year-old Alan a flexible way to continue his strong learning progress throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alan has been enrolled into Kumon since he was in kindergarten. He studies the Kumon Mathematics programme two years ahead of his school grade level. Once the COVID-19 pandemic reached Australia and New Zealand, his father Dhinesh transferred Alan from in-centre to virtual study.

“I have my elderly parents living with me, so I and my family wanted to cut down the risk of exposure to COVID as much as we could”, Dhinesh says. “I think that was the key factor in our decision to have Kumon completely at home.”

Alan, meanwhile, says he really enjoys studying Kumon at home with virtual support.

“It’s really, really quiet and with no distractions and it makes my dad spend more time with me,” Alan says.

Virtual study involves Alan attending virtual classes once or twice a week. In addition, he studies his Kumon worksheets for a small amount of time each day at home. His parents support by marking and recording the results.

Alan’s Instructor supports by creating an individualised study projection, providing regular progress updates to his parents, and assisting Alan to solve a difficult problem when he can’t work it out for himself.

Alan would like to be an astronaut when he grows up.

Some Kumon centres throughout Australia and New Zealand are offering options for virtual mathematics and English study. Should you wish to learn more, we welcome you to contact your nearest Kumon centre.

Ginger and Saxon continue making strong progress via virtual study

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Due to the combined virtual and in-centre support provided by Kumon during COVID-19, siblings 9-year-old Ginger and 11-year-old Saxon continued to make strong progress in their learning.

In 2020, Ginger and Saxon transitioned to virtual study of the Kumon Mathematics and English programmes. During this time, they attended virtual classes once or twice a week, and studied their Kumon worksheets for a small amount of time each day at home.

While it was a sudden change in study modes, it benefited both siblings.

“At home [my learning environment] is kind of more relaxed. There’s not a lot of distractions here,” Saxon says.

Ginger agrees with Saxon. She says virtual study improved her concentration.

“You don’t have distractions, it can help you concentrate, and you can do it by yourself”, Ginger says.

Chris, Ginger and Saxon’s father, says while it took a bit of time to settle into virtual study, it proved to be flexible and beneficial for the family.

“A lot of the marking and recording was handed over to us”, Chris says. “It brought us challenges some days, but after a while I think I got into a routine of marking regularly and recording the results. And our Instructor kept in contact.”

“We diligently kept going through it all. The Instructor checked in a lot to see how the kids were travelling.”

Ginger wants to become an archaeologist when she grows up. Saxon hopes to join the military.

Ginger and Saxon are now both attending some in-person classes with Kumon. Throughout their period of virtual study, they continued to make strong progress. Some Kumon centres throughout Australia and New Zealand are offering options for virtual and in-centre mathematics and English study.

Should you wish to learn more, we welcome you to contact your nearest Kumon centre.

Kumon supports Srihari to enter selective school and excel throughout life

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With the support of Kumon Mathematics and English, 15-year-old Srihari achieved entry into the academically selective Nossal High School in Melbourne.

Srihari, who began Year 11 high school this year, enrolled at Kumon when he was in Year 4. Srihari since completed both Kumon Mathematics and English programmes.

Srihari says this has been of great benefit for him throughout school, especially when he was preparing for the selective school entry test.

“Kumon helped me extensively to prepare very well in the selective entry exam,” Srihari says. “Kumon taught me the fastest way to solve problems, which in turn allowed me to attempt and solve more questions within the exam’s allocated time.”

His father, Sriram, says Kumon provided Srihari with great support, while he studied for entry into selective school.

“Getting into Nossal was a great achievement [for Srihari],” Sriram says. “I think Kumon helped him there a fair bit, not only from a content point of view but also a motivation point of view.”

“The centre knew he was preparing for the entry exam, so there was a lot of support provided, and encouragement as well.”

Srihari says the discipline and daily study he developed in Kumon still helps in high school, and will continue to help him in later life.

“I still use the Kumon concepts and methods in my day-to-day learning, and Kumon has also helped to with my resilience and to understand that no question or task is too hard,” Srihari says.

Srihari intends to pursue a career in commerce or finance when he graduates from school.

Zarif develops discipline and confidence through Kumon

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While supporting him to excel in mathematics and English, Kumon helped 10-year-old Zarif to developed the required discipline to maintain a balanced life.

Zarif, who studies the Kumon Mathematics and English programmes five years ahead of his school grade level, is also an avid cricket player, pianist and swimmer. The daily study involved in Kumon helped Zarif to build the life skills he needs to keep up with his schedule.

“Kumon helped me to build self-confidence, persistence, and consistency”, Zarif says. “It taught me to maintain a routine and disciplined life.”

Zarif is positive he will succeed in attaining his future goals.

“I am very happy about my achievements,” he says. “Thank you, Kumon, for all the motivation and appreciation to make things happen. Kumon will help me prepare for selective school and secure greater success in life.”

Zarif hopes to become a scientist when he grows up. His mother Somaiya says she believes Kumon can support any child’s development.

“Studying both Kumon Mathematics and English supports the development of the student’s numeracy and literacy skills”, Somaiya says. “I highly recommend Kumon to students who not only need some help in their studies, but also to students who want to excel.”

New edition of Potential out now!

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Together, we overcame a challenging year. For our first edition of Potential magazine, we reflect on 2020 and share our hopes for a bright 2021.

We hope you enjoy this digital copy of Potential. 

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