The MSP (Measure of Student Progress) is scheduled for the beginning of May and our Kumon Students are confident and prepared.
Generally speaking, any given standardized test requires basic language and math skills but more importantly, students must acquire the ability to think and solve problems.
The Kumon Method of Self-learning enables a student to use what he knows to solve problems or answer challenging questions on a standardized test. Through careful nurturing as well as developing the habit of daily independent study, Kumon worksheets provide the instrument through which self-learning evolves.
Just as the concert pianist must first learn the rudimentary skills to play the piano and then practice for many years in order to acquire a refined artistic style, it takes discipline, diligence and determination for a Kumon student to first acquire a rock solid foundation in reading and math and then apply that knowledge to difficult questions on standardized tests or to learn new concepts at school.
The fundamental value of Kumon goes beyond basic language and mathematics skills. Kumon students learn how to think and solve problems.
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Information provided by Kumon Math & Reading Center of Issaquah Highlands. For more information, please visit their website or call 425-369-1072.
Past articles from Kumon:
- Encouraging Self-Learning for Academic Success
- Kumon and the Common Core
- Reading Proficiency in Third Grade
- To Have and to Hold...A Pencil
- Motivation and Enjoyment
- Activities to Make Math Fun for Children
- Summer Learning Slide
- The Kumon Reading Program & the Common Core
- How Does the Kumon Method Affect A Student’s Future?
- Fostering Perseverance and Motivation in Your Child
- Summer Activities for Math
- Start Now; Make Back to School Transition Easier
- Why Is A Strong Foundation in the Basics Essential for Students?
- 3 Tops for Back-to-School Success
- New School Year, New Routine
- Importance of STEM
- Encouraging Self-Learning for Academic Success
- The Power of Practice
- What is the Best Way to Help Children Learn to Read?
- Reflecting on the Past Year
- 5 Tips for Student Success in Elementary School
- How Books and Reading Can Help Your Child’s Mind Grow
- 20 Things to Do Before and After You Read to Your Children
