hi,
i am planning to r2i in 2009 ..i hv eight yr old and i hv been advised by many to send him to kumon.
Is there anybody who has experience of kumon and does this kind of extra help will benifit the kids when gone back to india?inputs are much appriciated.
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Kumon's method of teaching is "excellence through repetition". It is somewhat like the imposition assignments given to kids in schools in India where the kid is required to write the same sentence 100 times and it eventually gets registered in his/her mind. There is nothing special about Kumon that teaches the kids more than what we, as parents can teach them. That's only my opinion. Others may disagree.
My six year old has learnt to identify, understand and grasp the nuances of simple to slightly complex math, language arts, reading and even science assignments without going to Kumon. All it takes is an hour of dedicated parent-child study time on a daily basis to bring about the best in them!
An all-rounded achiever is the result of involved parents and their vested interests. I'm glad that I'm able to and in a position to provide such an environment for my kids. Again, this is only my opinion and it works well for me!
My six year old has learnt to identify, understand and grasp the nuances of simple to slightly complex math, language arts, reading and even science assignments without going to Kumon. All it takes is an hour of dedicated parent-child study time on a daily basis to bring about the best in them!
An all-rounded achiever is the result of involved parents and their vested interests. I'm glad that I'm able to and in a position to provide such an environment for my kids. Again, this is only my opinion and it works well for me!
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niwas,
I agree with shdir2i.
I have been sending my kid to Kumon since 1 year (English and Maths both). They start from scratch and repeat the excerceise few times. Whether you call it advantage or disadvange is up to you. But I found improvement in my son both in english and maths.
I agree with shdir2i.
I have been sending my kid to Kumon since 1 year (English and Maths both). They start from scratch and repeat the excerceise few times. Whether you call it advantage or disadvange is up to you. But I found improvement in my son both in english and maths.
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While I agree that Kumon will improve kid's understanding of basic maths and English, I am just not sure if the time spent (by child and by parent) in commuting to the center, shouting at the child to complete his work etc etc would make the entire exercise worth it. I am more concerned about long term profit so we can decide if this short term inconvenience is worth it. Thanks
OP, I do think that Kumon would be good if you are planning to R2I.
OP, I do think that Kumon would be good if you are planning to R2I.
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Kumon is not a bad idea if you are R2Iing. In India, everyday after coming from school kids spend the whole night on homework and studies. On the other hand a kid going to school in US finishes homework in half an hour and moves on to watch TV or play games. Kumon provides an opportunity to keep them engaged for another half or one hour. This may help when they move to India and forced to spend 3-4 hrs eveyday for studying. If you are planning to put your kid in International school in India, you don't need to worry. I don't agree with the opinion of "shdir2i" of excellence through repetition being a negative thing. My mom beat me with a stick to mug up the multiplication table when I was a kid. I repeated again and again the tables to her. Does it help? The answer is Yes. Even today I remember the tables.
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I don't see it as an India vs USA problem. Regardless of location, for a determined parent, there are avenues to keep a kid engaged. Kumon, etc. thrive on parents unable or unwilling to shoulder the burden of parenting.
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layman;56520I don't agree with the opinion of "shdir2i" of excellence through repetition being a negative thing.[/quote]
Shdir2i wasn't stating that repetition was bad. The poster said that Kumon isn't necessary and that parents can achieve the same results.
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Hi,
My kid is going to Kumon for 7 months and I see improvement in accuracy and speed.
Alternatively parent can provide the similar tests thru books available in the stores. But if both parent works or presents of a sibling, as in my case, it may be little difficult to follow the routine.
Furthermore an environment like Kumon (compare to home), I think, also helps.
My kid is going to Kumon for 7 months and I see improvement in accuracy and speed.
Alternatively parent can provide the similar tests thru books available in the stores. But if both parent works or presents of a sibling, as in my case, it may be little difficult to follow the routine.
Furthermore an environment like Kumon (compare to home), I think, also helps.
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Ace Novice;56532Shdir2i wasn't stating that repetition was bad. The poster said that Kumon isn't necessary and that parents can achieve the same results.[/quote]
Agreed! If the parents can achieve the same results. But, that "if" is a big "if". Kids generally get irritated when parents try to teach stuff other than the school curriculum.
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layman;56520 My mom beat me with a stick to mug up the multiplication table when I was a kid. I repeated again and again the tables to her. Does it help? The answer is Yes. Even today I remember the tables.[/quote]
Getting kids to learn by "beating" or using force is neither helpful nor healthy for the kids. I feel that my kid learns better by figuring out for herself how many pairs of 2's are in 10$ or what is the pattern of counting in 5's or 10's. Learning by understanding is more helpful than sticking them down their throats (or brains)!! :emteeth:
Ten or twenty years from now when I ask her if she remembers the tables, I bet she will say 'Yes'!