Issue: March 2016
Learning new material without being taught
The Kumon Program is a home-based education system that
aims to develop students' academic ability and independence.
Kumon materials incorporate methods for introducing new content
in a way that enables students to learn without directly being
taught even after advancing beyond school grade level. Students
are given an example when a concept is introduced for the first
time in the worksheets. The worksheets increase in difficulty in
small increments in order for students to learn on their own more
easily. This makes it possible for students to form connections in
their minds between the new concepts and topics they have already studied.
Through individualized instruction, Kumon pursues the potential
of each child to fully develop his or her academic ability and independence. The Kumon Instructor motivates students to have a
sense of ownership and positive attitude towards study. During
class, the Instructor observes and individually guides students by
providing hints and helpful feedback. This instructional approach
develops the students' ability to reason and think logically.
To fully experience all of the benefits of the program, Kumon
strives to cultivate confident students who are learning material
three years or more beyond grade level. Advancing beyond
school grade level provides an opportunity for students to be introduced to new concepts earlier than at school in order to stay
one step ahead. Being able to learn independently is a valuable
skill that can drive success in school and then beyond.
Parent Conferences-April 2016
Schedule a parent conference.
A scheduled parent conference provides you with one-onone time to discuss your child's progress and goals in Kumon. The value of learning independently may take on a
new meaning for you. Understanding the benefits of studying material above grade level in Kumon may have greater
significance to you one year later.
We encourage you to set up an appointment for a parent
conference to address the things that matter most to you.
By spending just a few minutes discussing your child's immediate and long-term goals, you will learn how far your
child can truly go on his Kumon journey.
Please standby for further details and book a slot through
Signup Genius.
Centre Closing:
Mar 14– 20: March Break
Mar 28 : Easter Monday
May 23: Victoria Day
Kumon Math & Reading Center of Pickering-East
1792 Liverpool Rd, Unit 103, Pickering, L1V 4G67
(416) 525-6832 EMAIL: valerie_dsouza@ikumon.com
www.kumon.com/pickering-east/
Coming Soon … June 2016
Keep an eye out for more information regarding the Student Award Day in
the next few weeks.
Math is not important for Math's
Sake
Award Categories and Criteria:
Math and Reading Honour
Rolls:
Arvin Vohra, "The Equation For Excellence: How
to make your child excel at math"
Reading Elite:
Math Elite:
"..Math is not important because it teaches a student how
to use trigonometry to measure the height of a building,
but because it develops a student's ability to analyze and
solve unfamiliar problems. Math develops concrete reasoning, spatial reasoning, and logical reasoning. Math does
Math J 200 Completion:
Math Completion
(with bursary):
Reading Completion
(with bursary):
Reading – Grade Level
not just develop skills that can be applied to science and
Math – Grade Level :
technology; when math is taught right, it develops the stu-
Commitment Medal :
dent's fundamental cognitive architecture, increasing his/
her intelligence. The student will develop the logical reasoning skills that allow a lawyer to analyze a legal situation
and to present a coherent and convincing argument. The
student will develop the ability, essential for any business
person, to isolate the key components of a system. He/
Commitment plaque:
Dedication award:
C3 certificate:
E4 certificate:
G5 star:
J6 Award (new)
Progress certificate:
She will develop mental skills that can be used in any problem-solving situation. His/her mind will become faster,
sharper, and more precise."
Rising Star certificate:
Diligence:
Attained 6 months, 2 years or 3 years
advanced at least once this year
Student studying levels K or L, aiming for
program completion
student studying levels L or higher, aiming
for program completion
successful completion of level J Math
successful completion of level O Math
successful completion of level L Reading
students studying reading at grade level
and aiming for ASHR
students studying math at grade level and
aiming for ASHR
students 1 to 4 years of continuous study
and committed to their kumon studies
5 to 9 years of continuous study
10 years plus of continuous study
Level C achieved by grade 3 or earlier
Level E achieved by grade 4 or earlier
Level G achieved by grade 5 or earlier
successful completion of level J by grade 6
or earlier
students enrolled in Kumon for under a
year and who has shown outstanding
effort, commitment and/or achievement
students who have started their Kumon
journey 6 months or less and are making
excellent progress in their studies
Most Improved:
minimum one year of consistent daily
work, aiming for achievement awards
remarkable improvement in study attitude, ability in handling challenges, speed,
accuracy, and or consistency.
Most Persistent:
remarkable persistence despite challenges
Corrections - only days
When we make mistakes in life, and in Kumon, we have a unique opportunity to learn from those errors. Having a positive attitude about
fixing your work is important. First you must analyze the problem to see
where you went wrong. Leave the portion of the solution that is correct,
and only fix the part that is wrong. Sometimes when students have many corrections we will schedule a corrections-only day in class to observe their ability to
correct with a positive attitude.
Coming Soon … June 2016
Keep an eye out for more information regarding the Student Award Day in
the next few weeks.
Achievements!
Congratulations to the following
students for a job well done!
ASHR Quarter – Dec 2015
Math Program - Advanced Student Honour Roll
Level 1: 6 months above grade level
Ryder A
Sanusha C
Natalie C
Jinal D*
Rushil D
Sydney D*
Osama E*
Shaheed E* Sabrina G
Kiran H
Maneet H
Tarun H
Kara L
Safra M
Manav M
Kayla M
Paige M
Noah M
Ashley M
Arav P
Vani S
Aliana W* Ethan Z
Radhika C
Ahmed E*
Chetan H
Emily K
Mario M
Adyan M
Jasmine S
Level 2: 2 Years Advanced Level
Divyan B
Jordan C
Abigail D
Ethan M
Anita X
Yasmine Y
Shahzabe M
Level 3: 3 Years Advanced Level
Jane C
Adrian D
Katherine G
Reading Program - Advanced Student Honour Roll
Level 1: 6 months above grade level
Arujan B
Natalie C* Kelly I
Ashley M
Tejas S
Anita X
Level 2: 2 Years Advanced Level
Abigail D
Level 3: 3 Years Advanced Level
Adrian D
* First Time
Summer promotions are back
again.
Level Up contest -July and August.
Lot of prizes to be won and two Grand
Prize per Branch
Summer Photo contest -July and August
$100 Gift card per week and $1000 Grand Prize
REFER a FRIEND or FAMILY program is extended through out
2016.
Kumon Class Reminders
•As we continue to grow here at Kumon it can get quite
noisy in the waiting area. Be mindful that students are
studying in the classroom. Please take conversations and
rambunctious siblings outside.
•Home grading is an essential element of the Kumon
Method of Learning. Students learn more, retain more
and progress faster when their work is graded and corrected each day. Kumon students also respect their parents more if they participate in the Kumon process each
day.
•Absent unexpectedly?
Please send text message to 416-525-6832 if you need us
to leave the assignments in the mail box or you can pick it
up the assignments the next class day.
Kumon Success Story: Astrid and Madeleine Catz
Astrid and Madeline are identical twins from Toronto who started Kumon
Math when they were nine years old. Their starting points placed them into a
basic addition level, and they continued Kumon study through high school.
They , and Level M, which includes trigonometric functions and analytic geometry. Both girls were honor roll students throughout all four years of H.S.
and received the Ontario Scholar award upon graduation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORDRGBXRRA4