<!doctype html public "-//w3c//dtd html 4.0 transitional//en"> <html> <head><meta name="robots" content="INDEX,FOLLOW"> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <meta name="Author" content="Ken Dalla Vicenza"> <meta name="GENERATOR" content="Mozilla/4.73 (Macintosh; U; PPC) [Netscape]"> <title>Westhills Kumon, Math and Reading Improvement Services</title><META NAME="KEYWORDS" CONTENT="westhills, Louise, Taverner, Louise Taverner, kumon, westhills kumon, Calgary, Math, private, School, Private School, Mathematics, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, study, studying, homework, Sylvan, Sylvan learning, sylvan learning centers, sylvan learning centres thomas, Math, private, School, Private School, high marks, studying, homework, speed reading, phonics, whole word, spell, read, canada, calgary alberta canada, calgary alberta "> </head> <body text="#000000" bgcolor="#E4FFAE" link="#0000FF" vlink="#551A8B" alink="#0000FF"> <center><b><u><font size=+2>The Kumon Method</font></u></b><img SRC="newton.gif" BORDER=0 height=120 width=125 align=RIGHT></center> <p><font size=+1><b>Successful</b> people in all walks of life seem to have one thing in common; they all feel that their dedication to accomplishing seemingly impossible goals has been nothing more than genuine fun. They have discovered the delight and sheer joy of achievement.</font> <p><font size=+1><b>The</b> <b>Kumon</b> <b>Educational Institute</b> has long known this fact. Since its beginning in the fifties, <b>The</b> <b>Kumon Math Learning Method </b>has introduced students to an arithmetic and math learning method that does more than build self confidence and self pride...it teaches arithmetic and mathematics in a way that enables each student to discover a previously unknown sense of joy and fun in achieving success.</font> <center> <p><a NAME="Reading Program"></a><b><u><font size=+2>The Kumon Reading Program</font></u></b></center> <p><font size=+1><b>Kumon</b> students, now numbering 2 million in 24 countries, discover something beyond math comprehension that will serve them well for the rest of their lives...they discover a joy of learning...a joy of discovery and accomplishment...and improved self value...a true confidence to seek perfection with curiosity and interest rather than with fear and intimidation. Now <b>Kumon</b> has taken this successful philosophy and created an equally innovative reading program for students of every age and skill level.</font> <br><img SRC="kindiv.gif" BORDER=0 height=136 width=109 align=LEFT> <br><font size=+1>Children today live in a world where they must absorb more information in less time than any other generation before them. Much of that information can only be learned by reading. Therefore, knowing how to read quickly and with good comprehension is one of the most important and valuable life skills a child can acquire.</font> <p><font size=+1><b>The</b> <b>Kumon</b> <b>Reading Program</b> is an individualized study program designed to improve your children's reading ability as well as their ability to easily comprehend what they read. Whether your child is just learning to read, needs to catch up to the class in school or simply enjoys reading and is anxious to advance, <b>Kumon</b> will help.</font> <br> <br> <p><b><u><font size=+1>Why More Parents<a NAME="Why Kumon"></a> Are Choosing The Kumon Reading Program</font></u></b><img SRC="kselfln.gif" BORDER=0 height=117 width=189 align=RIGHT> <p><font size=+1>Learning how to read and comprehend the written word is learning how to acquire knowledge. Knowledge is the power to accomplish and achieve. The <b>Kumon</b> <b>Reading Program </b>enables students to develop reading skills for successful, life long learning.</font> <br> <br> <p><font size=+1>In addition to gaining lifelong reading and reading comprehension skills, <b>Kumon</b> students also improve their concentration, develop good study habits, increase their self-confidence and experience the satisfaction of self-achievement.</font> <br> <p><b><u><font size=+1>How The Kumon Reading Program Works</font></u></b> <p><font size=+1>For the student who is just learning to read, the <b>Kumon Reading Program</b> begins by teaching them how to recognize letters and the sounds these letters represent. From phonics, <b>Kumon</b> reading students learn how to combine letters into words.</font> <p><font size=+1>Building on their <b>Kumon</b> study of phonics and how to read words, students learn the function of words within sentences as well as how to combine words into complete sentences. Next, students learn how sentences are organized into paragraphs and how paragraphs are <img SRC="krepeat.gif" BORDER=0 height=143 width=146 align=LEFT>linked to form passages. Throughout the entire <b>Kumon</b> <b>Reading Program</b>, students are presented with exercises to reinforce their knowledge of grammatical structures, develop vocabulary power as well as reinforce rapid reading and reading comprehension skills.</font> <p><font size=+1>Many different types of stories and literature examples are used to heighten student interest as well as to gently lead them into more difficult and challenging topics. <b>Kumon</b> also supplies a recommended reading list at every study level to further encourage the discovery of reading for pure pleasure as well as for knowledge.</font> <br> <p><b><u><font size=+1>Free Diagnostic Test</font></u></b> <p><font size=+1>Before enrollment in the <b>Kumon</b> <b>Reading Program</b>, every student is given a Free Diagnostic Test. This short test will help determine the most appropriate starting point, within the comprehensive <b>Kumon Reading Curriculum</b>, that will allow each student to complete that required work quickly and accurately from the very first lesson. The levels are as follows:</font> <br> <blockquote> <ul> <li> <font size=+1> <a NAME="Reading Curriculum"></a>7A, 6A -- Introduction to Familiar Words and Phrases, Vocabulary Review</font></li> <li> <font size=+1> 5A -- Letter and Word Tracing, Introduction to Phonics</font></li> <li> <font size=+1> 4A -- Phonics, Rhyming Skills, Sentences Tracing</font></li> <li> <font size=+1> 3A -- Exercises with Words and Word Puzzles, Sentence Copying</font></li> <li> <font size=+1> 2A -- Capital Letters, Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives</font></li> <li> <font size=+1> A -- Simple Sentences I, Parts of Speech, Stories to 300 Words</font></li> <li> <font size=+1> B -- Simple Sentences II, Verb Tense, Stories to 500 Words</font></li> <li> <font size=+1> C -- Simple Sentences III, Compound and Complex Sentences, Stories to 1000 Words</font></li> <li> <font size=+1> D -- Paragraph Development I, Voice, Speech, Paragraph Development</font></li> <li> <font size=+1> E -- Paragraph Development II, Reason and Result, Explanation</font></li> <li> <font size=+1> F -- Paragraph Development III, Paraphrasing, Definition, Concision</font></li> <li> <font size=+1> G -- Theme, Story Elements, Summary</font></li> <li> <font size=+1> H -- Fact and Opinion, Passage Organization, Interpretation of Language</font></li> <li> <font size=+1> I -- Persuasion, Argument and Description</font></li> </ul> </blockquote> <p><br><b><u><font size=+1>A Complete Study Program</font></u></b> <p><font size=+1>The <b>Kumon</b> work sheets focus on improving student reading and reading comprehension skills while also addressing phonics, spelling, traditional grammar and syntax. This comprehensive Reading Program incorporates an effective self-learning method that is supervised by an instructor.</font> <p><font size=+1>In addition, <b>Kumon</b> reading students learn about other subjects such as science, history and art, through the carefully selected stories and exercises supplied as part of the study program. The <b>Kumon</b> study materials include interesting passages from classic literature such as: Heidi, Peter Pan, Around the World in 80 Days, Romeo and Juliet, Jane Eyre, and To Kill A Mocking Bird.</font> <center> <p><b><u><font size=+2>The Kumon Math Program</font></u></b></center> <p><b><font size=+1>The <a NAME="Math Program"></a>Kumon Educational Institute</font></b><font size=+1> has long known this fact. Since its beginning in the fifties, <b>The Kumon Math Learning Method</b> has introduced students to an arithmetic and math learning method that does more than build self confidence and self pride...it teaches arithmetic and mathematics in a way that enables each student to discover a previously unknown sense of joy and fun in achieving success.</font> <br><img SRC="ArcherB.GIF" BORDER=0 height=100 width=145 align=RIGHT> <br><font size=+1><b>Kumon</b> students, now numbering 2 million in 24 countries, discover something beyond math comprehension that will serve them well for the rest of their lives...they discover a joy of learning...a joy of discovery and accomplishment...and improved self value...a true confidence to seek perfection with curiosity and interest rather than with fear and intimidation.</font><font size=+1></font> <p><b><u><font size=+1>Building A Strong Foundation</font></u></b> <p><font size=+1>It's almost impossible to learn more complicated math skills when previous lessons have not first been clearly understood. A student receiving a 75% score on a test is likely to have not understood 25% of the problems. Not addressing the reality can unnecessarily rob students of confidence as well as undermine their ability to solve more difficult problems.</font> <p><font size=+1> That's why <b>Kumon</b> students advance only when they have mastered the previous level of study. The result: improved self-confidence, enhanced concentration and a greater sense of satisfaction...important components in acquiring a strong foundation in basic math skills.</font> <p><font size=+1><b>The Kumon Math Learning Method</b> continues with the use of specialized materials that enable the <b>Kumon</b> student to self learn. The result is improved self confidence and concentration. The unique set of <b>Kumon</b> materials are provided to the student for completion under the supervision of a trained and understanding <b>Kumon</b> instructor. They are organized to be easy to follow and only gradually become more difficult. Students practice math skills to improve speed and accuracy as well as comprehension.</font> <br><img SRC="ksucess.gif" BORDER=0 height=110 width=144 align=LEFT> <br><font size=+1>From this point on, students advance at their own pace. <b>Kumon</b> believes that each student should advance in his or her arithmetic and mathematics studies at a speed that is in keeping with his or her individual ability. The <b>Kumon Math Learning Method </b>provides consistent practice so that incorrect answers can be addressed as many times as necessary for the student to reach a 100% correct score. The result is two-fold: improved student self confidence and subject knowledge, plus a genuine and eager desire to move on to more difficult and challenging study levels.</font> <br> <br> <p><b><u><font size=+1> How Does The Kumon Math Learning Method Actually Work?</font></u></b> <p><font size=+1>It begins with a Free Diagnostic Test to determine the most appropriate and beneficial starting point for each student within the <b>Kumon</b> Math Learning Method. <b>Kumon</b> believes that the best starting point is the level at which the student can solve a large number of problems quickly and easily. The levels are as follows:</font> <br> <ul> <li> <font size=+1>7A,<a NAME="Math Curriculum"></a> 6A -- Introduction to Number/Counting</font></li> <li> <font size=+1>5A -- Exercises in Line Drawing</font></li> <li> <font size=+1>4A -- Exercises with Numerals, Set Recognition</font></li> <li> <font size=+1>3A -- Introduction to Addition</font></li> <li> <font size=+1>2A -- Elementary Addition</font></li> <li> <font size=+1>A -- Addition & Subtraction (mental calculation)</font></li> <li> <font size=+1>B -- Addition & Subtraction (written calculation)</font></li> <li> <font size=+1>C -- Multiplication Tables, Elementary Multiplication & Division</font></li> <li> <font size=+1>D -- Multiplication, Division, Reduction of Fractions</font><img SRC="gif_owl.gif" BORDER=0 height=100 width=109 align=RIGHT></li> <li> <font size=+1>E -- Fractions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)</font></li> <li> <font size=+1>F -- Fractions, Four Operations, Order of Operations, Decimals</font></li> <li> <font size=+1>G -- Positive & Negative Numbers, Elementary Algebraic Expressions</font></li> <li> <font size=+1>H -- Linear Equations, Simultaneous Linear Equations, Linear Functions</font></li> <li> <font size=+1>I -- Factorization, Quadratic Equations & Functions, Pythagorean Theorem</font></li> <li> <font size=+1>J -- Advanced Factorization, Quadratic Equations, Equations of Higher Degree</font></li> <li> <font size=+1>K -- Quadratic, Fractional, Irrational, Exponential, Logarithmic, & Trigonometric Functions</font></li> </ul> <font size=+1>We want <b>Kumon</b> students to enjoy what they do. That's why we recommend a limited amount of daily math study instead of intensive and irregular practice. Our experience has shown that limited daily math study is more productive and enjoyable for the student.</font> <p><font size=+1>Usually, students attend a <b>Kumon</b> <b>Math Centre</b> no more than twice a week. On each occasion, they are free to drop in to a <b>Kumon</b> class for about 20 to 30 minutes of <b>Kumon</b> study anytime during class hours. With each visit a student works on an assigned set of work sheets and receives daily assignments to be completed at home and returned to the instructor at the next session. By studying a small amount of <b>Kumon</b> math every day, the student will be continually improving math skills and study habits, a proven formula for long lasting success.</font><img SRC="happygirl.gif" BORDER=0 height=100 width=127 align=RIGHT> <p><font size=+1>A <b>Kumon</b> <b>Math Centre</b> is a casual yet productive study environment where parents are welcome to visit so they may see, first-hand, where and how their children are learning math, the <b>Kumon</b> <b>Way</b>.</font> <br> <br> <br> <center> <p><font size=+2>For further<a NAME="Contact"></a> information contact Louise Taverner @ (403)295-3994 or e-mail <a href="mailto:louise@westhillskumon.com">Louise@westhillskumon.com</a></font> <br> <br> <p><b><font size=+2>Westhills Kumon currently holds classes in the</font></b> <br><b><font size=+2>Strathcona Christie Community Centre</font></b> <br><b><font size=+1>277 Strathcona Drive, S.W.</font></b> <br><b><font size=+1>Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T3H 2A4</font></b> <br><b><font size=+1>Tuesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.</font></b> <br><b><font size=+1>Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.</font></b> <br><a NAME="Locationmap"></a> <p><a href="#locationmap"><img SRC="image.jpg" height=300 width=350></a></center> <p><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> </body> </html>