i have read the info in kumon's website and looked at some of the worksheets. seems to me just like a series of drills like we used to do in school way back when. what's the difference and what is so special about it?
2006-07-28 02:35:36 · 3 answers · asked by muslimah 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Kumon was started by a Japanese businessman who was just helping his kids get through school. The Japanese school system is pretty much a rote-memory deal (remember exactly what the teacher said and write that on the test). The Kumon system is basically a series of very repetitive drills. It works pretty well for some folks, not as well for others. Personally I think it's pretty good, but more than a little boring. Both my kids go to Kumon "cram schools" (like after school classes) in Japan, and it has helped them, especially with math.
2006-07-28 04:17:44 · answer #1 · answered by peter_lobell 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its approximately repitition of formulaes which begin with very elementary after which very subtely broaden in concern, so the brain does now not even observe the incremental advantage that's being received. Its an overly smart procedure, however the repitition may also be daunting for a few. It does quicken the brain although!
2016-08-28 16:33:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bleargh i went there b4 and i hate it. it didn't work 4 me at all. and if u get 2 much questions wrong, they give u back the wks 2 do again and again and again. u r damn right theres nuthin special abt it. finally i couldnt stand the same wks and i quitted.
2006-07-28 02:45:23 · answer #3 · answered by LYY 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋