Kumon Institute Education Co. Ltd. is an educational network based in Japan and created by Toru Kumon. It uses his Kumon Method to teach mathematics and reading primarily for young students.[1]
Kumon was founded by Toru Kumon, a Japanese educator, in July 1958, when he opened the first Kumon Maths Centre in Moriguchi, Osaka. Prior to creating the Kumon franchise, Kumon taught at Kochi Municipal High School and Tosa Junior/Senior High School. Inspired by teaching his own son, Takeshi, Kumon developed a curriculum focused on rote memorization.[2]
Kumon initially grew slowly, only gaining 63,000 students over its first 16 years. However, in 1974, Kumon published a book titled The Secret of Kumon Math, leading to a doubling of its size in the next two years.[2] Kumon opened their first United States locations in 1983,[3] and by 1985, Kumon reached 1.4 million students.[2]
Kumon attracted national attention in the United States after it was implemented at Sumiton Elementary School, in Sumiton, Alabama. This was the first instance in which an American school integrated the Kumon Math Method into the regular K–4 mathematics curriculum.[3] Sumiton continued to use the Kumon program through 2001, and influenced other schools to also adopt the Kumon method in their curriculum.[4]
As of 2008, Kumon had over 26,000 centers around the globe with over 4 million registered students.[5] As of 2018, there were 410,000 students enrolled in 2,200 centers across the United States.[6]
In North America, Kumon began a "Junior Kumon" program in 2001, targeted at children aged 2–5 years old.[7]
Kumon method of learningedit
Pencils and an eraser with the Kumon logo
Kumon is an enrichment or remedial program, where instructors and assistants tailor instruction for individual students.[8]
All Kumon programs are pencil-and-worksheet-based, with a digital program starting in 2023. The worksheets increase in difficulty in small increments. The program recommends that students study 30 minutes per subject on their own for five days of the week, and visit their local Kumon Center or attend a virtual class the other two days.[9][10][non-primary source needed]
Psychologist Kathy Hirsh-Pasek claims that using such techniques for 2, 3, and 4-year-olds "does not give your child a leg up on anything",[11] though studies have observed a high percentage of efficacy.[12]
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^ abcDavidson, Alex (31 October 2008). "Sticking to Basics". Forbes. Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. from the original on 27 August 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
^ abRothman, Robert (17 May 1989). "Japanese Drills, Not U.S. Reforms, Make Math a Hit at Alabama School". Education Week. Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. from the original on 19 September 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
^Oakley, Barbara A.; Lawrence, Doreen; Burt, Walter L.; Boxley, Broderick; Kobus, Christopher J. (22 June 2003). "Using the Kumon Method to Revitalize Mathematics in an Inter-Urban School District" (PDF). Developing Young MINDs. American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition. Nashville, Tennessee: American Society for Engineering Education. pp. 8.1262.1–8.1262.13. doi:10.18260/1-2--12407. (PDF) from the original on 11 June 2020. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
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^ Written at Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S. "Kumon Franchise Receives "Best of the Best" Recognition from Entrepreneur Magazine for the 20th Time". New York City, New York, U.S: PR Newswire. 10 May 2018. from the original on 27 August 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
^Zernike, Kate (13 May 2011). "Fast-Tracking to Kindergarten?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
^Singer, Penny (14 March 1999). "Franchise Learning Centers Offer Mastery". The New York Times. from the original on 11 September 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
^"How do Kumon's Virtual and In-Person Classes Work?". Kumon. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
^Zernike, Kate (2011-05-13). "Fast-Tracking to Kindergarten?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-09-29.
^Ukai, Nancy (1994). "The Kumon Approach to Teaching and Learning". Journal of Japanese Studies. 20 (1): 87–113. doi:10.2307/132785. ISSN 0095-6848. JSTOR 132785.
External linksedit
Kumon global official website
Kumon Group official website
Kumon Japan website (in Japanese)
Does Kumon Really Work?
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Education Co Ltd Company typePrivateIndustryEducationFounded11 July 1958FounderToru KumonKey peopleHidenori Ikegami PresidentProductsKumon Math and Kumon Native Language varies by country SubsidiariesKumon America do Sul Instituto de Educacao Ltda Kumon Asia amp Oceania Pte Ltd Websitewww kumon org Inside a Kumon Center with students studying Contents 1 History 2 Kumon method of learning 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksHistory editKumon was founded by Toru Kumon a Japanese educator in July 1958 when he opened the first Kumon Maths Centre in Moriguchi Osaka Prior to creating the Kumon franchise Kumon taught at Kochi Municipal High School and Tosa Junior Senior High School Inspired by teaching his own son Takeshi Kumon developed a curriculum focused on rote memorization 2 Kumon initially grew slowly only gaining 63 000 students over its first 16 years However in 1974 Kumon published a book titled The Secret of Kumon Math leading to a doubling of its size in the next two years 2 Kumon opened their first United States locations in 1983 3 and by 1985 Kumon reached 1 4 million students 2 Kumon attracted national attention in the United States after it was implemented at Sumiton Elementary School in Sumiton Alabama This was the first instance in which an American school integrated the Kumon Math Method into the regular K 4 mathematics curriculum 3 Sumiton continued to use the Kumon program through 2001 and influenced other schools to also adopt the Kumon method in their curriculum 4 As of 2008 Kumon had over 26 000 centers around the globe with over 4 million registered students 5 As of 2018 there were 410 000 students enrolled in 2 200 centers across the United States 6 In North America Kumon began a Junior Kumon program in 2001 targeted at children aged 2 5 years old 7 Kumon method of learning edit nbsp Pencils and an eraser with the Kumon logo Kumon is an enrichment or remedial program where instructors and assistants tailor instruction for individual students 8 All Kumon programs are pencil and worksheet based with a digital program starting in 2023 The worksheets increase in difficulty in small increments The program recommends that students study 30 minutes per subject on their own for five days of the week and visit their local Kumon Center or attend a virtual class the other two days 9 10 non primary source needed Psychologist Kathy Hirsh Pasek claims that using such techniques for 2 3 and 4 year olds does not give your child a leg up on anything 11 though studies have observed a high percentage of efficacy 12 See also editStorefront schoolReferences edit Around the World in 80 Ideas adamsmith org Adam Smith Institute 2002 Archived from the original on 27 November 2013 Retrieved 7 July 2009 a b c Davidson Alex 31 October 2008 Sticking to Basics Forbes Jersey City New Jersey U S Archived from the original on 27 August 2018 Retrieved 27 August 2018 a b Rothman Robert 17 May 1989 Japanese Drills Not U S Reforms Make Math a Hit at Alabama School Education Week Bethesda Maryland U S Archived from the original on 19 September 2021 Retrieved 27 August 2018 Oakley Barbara A Lawrence Doreen Burt Walter L Boxley Broderick Kobus Christopher J 22 June 2003 Using the Kumon Method to Revitalize Mathematics in an Inter Urban School District PDF Developing Young MINDs American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference amp Exposition Nashville Tennessee American Society for Engineering Education pp 8 1262 1 8 1262 13 doi 10 18260 1 2 12407 Archived PDF from the original on 11 June 2020 Retrieved 19 September 2021 Written at Teaneck New Jersey U S Kumon Celebrates 50th Anniversary Business Wire San Francisco California U S Berkshire Hathaway 25 February 2008 Archived from the original on 27 August 2018 Retrieved 27 August 2018 Written at Teaneck New Jersey U S Kumon Franchise Receives Best of the Best Recognition from Entrepreneur Magazine for the 20th Time New York City New York U S PR Newswire 10 May 2018 Archived from the original on 27 August 2018 Retrieved 27 August 2018 Zernike Kate 13 May 2011 Fast Tracking to Kindergarten The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Archived from the original on 21 November 2018 Retrieved 27 August 2018 Singer Penny 14 March 1999 Franchise Learning Centers Offer Mastery The New York Times Archived from the original on 11 September 2017 Retrieved 22 September 2020 The Kumon Method Kumon Retrieved 2023 11 03 How do Kumon s Virtual and In Person Classes Work Kumon Retrieved January 25 2023 Zernike Kate 2011 05 13 Fast Tracking to Kindergarten The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2022 09 29 Ukai Nancy 1994 The Kumon Approach to Teaching and Learning Journal of Japanese Studies 20 1 87 113 doi 10 2307 132785 ISSN 0095 6848 JSTOR 132785 External links editKumon global official website nbsp Kumon Group official website Kumon Japan website in Japanese Does Kumon Really Work Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kumon amp oldid 1211860268, wikipedia, wiki, 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