Kumon - Discussion

[greenbean2011]

anyone has tried Kumon english or chinese at Novena branch, under Principal Josephine ? how is feedback ?

[iamblur]

ctct61t:

Not sure Kumor is suitable for my P3 DD or not...

At P3, my suggestion is to put your DD in a programme that is according to MOE syllabus. For math, try to find a programme that train the child in heuristic problem solving skills. These types of questions is going to get more and more weightage in upper primary. Kumon do not have these types of training.

[iamblur]

hotspurs:

I started my girl on kumon math 1 yr plus ago. My main intent was to improve her focus and concentration. She progressed well and has recently cleared their bronze Level i.e. she is said to be 6 mths ahead of her peers at K2 level.

However, the workload has become very heavy of late and it is also very different from the modelling method the kids are going to learn in pri schools. Every night she has 2-3 sets of kumon work to do. We always have to rush home to complete and its becoming very tough.
My daughter can do straight forward addition, deletion and multiplications but when i ask her to solve sample question from P1 assessment books, she struggles because she needs to read, understand the question and apply the concept.
I will probably stop kumon when she enters pri 1 and focus more on the actual syllabus instead. Just my thoughts.

I fully agree with you. MOE math focus is very different from Kumon.

My my DD when he was younger, it was really a pain and struggle everyday getting him to complete his worksheets. But it did help him in arithematic.

[blur mother]

Hi Lisa, is beestar an online maths worksheet program?

Is it tailored to MOE syllabus?

[greenbean2011]

hi Lisa, how much is Beestar per month ?

[sydney]

For math, if a kid can manage himself i.e. do the sums, check his work, figure out why he is wrong etc, it is more effective than having a tutor. The learning process may take longer but once he figure out, the concepts is retained for a long time and he will be able to apply concepts in other sums.

[lanvette]

Dear All,


I’ve read through the entire conversation on Kumon and is very eager to start my children out (esp my first child) at Kumon Math.

I stay at Sengkang area but is okay to travel a wee bit to a good centre (cuz it seems like the CI at each centre matters?).

Is there any good recommendations for centres around this area??

Appreciate your kind help.

Thanks!

[greenbean2011]

for language, is kumon stronger in chinese or english? need feedback !

[greenbean2011]

can Kumon parents share … how to motivate a kid who doesn’t like to do worksheets at home ? when he comes to the study table, he is not serious, din want to adopt a positive spirit / attitude of learning ? He is 4 years old.


Thanks v much for advice.

[laughingcat]

greenbean2011:

can Kumon parents share .... how to motivate a kid who doesn't like to do worksheets at home ? when he comes to the study table, he is not serious, din want to adopt a positive spirit / attitude of learning ? He is 4 years old.


Thanks v much for advice.

Hey greenbean2011, I thought you have a gal?

Anyway.....I am also keen to know.....how to motivate a kids to do worksheets.