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East-West Parenting
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Hi

I know criticisms of Kumon already, but I wanted to ask parents of children doing Kumon at the moment - how far ahead is your child in Maths compared to what they are doing in school?

What are the pros and cons of the process? I don't mind marking my son's completed work.

Thank you.
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East-West Parenting wrote:Hi

I know criticisms of Kumon already, but I wanted to ask parents of children doing Kumon at the moment - how far ahead is your child in Maths compared to what they are doing in school?

What are the pros and cons of the process? I don't mind marking my son's completed work.

Thank you.
Maths?
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"Attention to detail" - crucial for good exam technique
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Re: Kumon English

Post by East-West Parenting »

Sorry. I was asking about Maths and English in different forums.

We are thinking about starting Kumon for both. Is attention to detail better as a result of Kumon?
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Re: Kumon English

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East-West Parenting wrote:Hi

I know criticisms of Kumon already, but I wanted to ask parents of children doing Kumon at the moment - how far ahead is your child in Maths compared to what they are doing in school?

What are the pros and cons of the process? I don't mind marking my son's completed work.

Thank you.
Is it for 11 plus?

If yes, then I'd say nothing beats a good 11+ tutor.

If not, then go give Kumon a try. What's to lose? :)
East-West Parenting
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Re: Kumon English

Post by East-West Parenting »

KaB£H1s3 wrote:
East-West Parenting wrote:Hi

I know criticisms of Kumon already, but I wanted to ask parents of children doing Kumon at the moment - how far ahead is your child in Maths compared to what they are doing in school?

What are the pros and cons of the process? I don't mind marking my son's completed work.

Thank you.
Is it for 11 plus?

If yes, then I'd say nothing beats a good 11+ tutor.

If not, then go give Kumon a try. What's to lose? :)
Yes, it is to prep for 11+ and to help him get ahead in Maths and English. He is too young for a tutor.
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Re: Kumon English

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East-West Parenting wrote:
KaB£H1s3 wrote:
East-West Parenting wrote:Hi

I know criticisms of Kumon already, but I wanted to ask parents of children doing Kumon at the moment - how far ahead is your child in Maths compared to what they are doing in school?

What are the pros and cons of the process? I don't mind marking my son's completed work.

Thank you.
Is it for 11 plus?

If yes, then I'd say nothing beats a good 11+ tutor.

If not, then go give Kumon a try. What's to lose? :)
Yes, it is to prep for 11+ and to help him get ahead in Maths and English. He is too young for a tutor.
Sounds like time is on your side. Have a go and see if it's good.

We used Kumon books at home, never went to the centre.

The books themselves are OK. I wouldn't personally reply entirely on Kumon, I think the CGP KS2 books are better
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