KUMON classes for kids

I would like to explore the world of KUMON classes. My daughter will be  enrolling in a summer reading class this month. 

I really would like to find out more regarding this type of learning so I tried "googling" for it.

Thanks to the blog of Jenna Forbes for providing a lot of information regarding the available centers and details of the class curriculum. It is very helpful to mommies like me. Thanks Jenna Forbes. Thanks Google!!  


Anyway, here's the curriculum:

Mathematics curriculum

* Level 7A: Counting to 10
* Level 6A: Counting to 30
* Level 5A: Line drawing, number puzzles to 50
* Level 4A: Reciting and writing numbers up to 220
* Level 3A: Adding with numbers up to 5
* Level 2A: Adding with numbers up to 10, subtracting with numbers up to 9
* Level A: Horizontal addition and subtraction of larger numbers
* Level B: Vertical addition and subtraction
* Level C: Multiplication, division
* Level D: Long multiplication, long division, introduction to fractions
* Level E: Fractions
* Level F: Four operations of fractions, decimals
* Level G: Positive/negative numbers, exponents, introduction to algebra
* Level H: Linear/simultaneous equations, inequalities, functions and graphs
* Level I: Factorization, square roots, quadratic equations, Pythagorean theorem
* Level J: Advanced algebra
* Level K: Functions: Quadratic, fractional, irrational, exponential
* Level L: Logarithms, basic limits, derivatives, integrals, and its applications
* Level M: Trigonometry, straight lines, equation of circles.
* Level N: Loci, limits of functions, sequences, differentiation
* Level O: Advanced differentiation, integration, applications of calculus, differential equations.
* Level X is an elective level; also, there are no tests available yet on this level.
o Level XT—Triangles: Sine, cosine theorems, application of trigonometry in area
o Level XV—Vectors: Vectors, inner products, equations of lines, planes, and figures in 3-space.
o Level XM—Linear algebra: Matrices, determinant, mapping, linear transformation
o Level XP—Probability: Permutations, combinations, probability, independent trials, expected value
o Level XS—Statistics: Binomial and normal distributions, probability density functions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing

Reading curriculum

* Level 7A: Connecting words to familiar objects, saying words with the same sound, putting words together
* Level 6A: Recognizing familiar words, rhyming words, rhyming phrases, rhyming poems
* Level 5A: Phonics, lettering, step-by-step stories
* Level 4A: Consonant combinations, changing letter sounds
* Level 3A: Vowel combinations, compound words
* Level 2A: Functions of words (noun, verbs, adjectives), reading aloud
* Level AI: Simple sentences, basic expressions, vocabulary
* Level AII: Reading comprehension, writing skills, thought sequence, vocabulary
* Level BI: Subject and predicate, modifiers (adverbs and adjectives), conjugating irregular verbs and plural nouns, vocabulary
* Level BII: Defining words, identifying ideas, comparing and contrasting, vocabulary
* Level CI: Parts of a sentence, expressions of language, constructing sentences, vocabulary
* Level CII: Elements of statements, organizing information, synthesizing ideas, vocabulary
* Level DI: Compound and complex sentences, statements from paragraphs, vocabulary
* Level DII: Topic, main idea, understanding paragraphs, vocabulary
* Level EI: Clauses, direct and indirect speech, graphing and charting, vocabulary
* Level EII: Sequence and imagery, underlining, reason and result, vocabulary
* Level FI: Referring words, interpreting text, responding to questions, vocabulary
* Level FII: Unraveling text, recounting story events, concision, vocabulary
* Level G: Point making, theme, story elements, summary
* Level H: Facts and opinions, passage organization, interpretation of language, summation
* Level I: Persuasion, argument, description, precis
* Level J: Critical reading, passage structure, character analysis
* Level K: Plot, setting and atmosphere, irony, comedy, content evaluation
* Level L: Figurative language, interpretation, tragedy, critical writing

And this is the center that I'm considering:

Commonwealth Center
Address: 2/F Berkeley Square Commonwealth Ave. Quezon City 
Contact Number: (632) 951-2161
Instructor: Eileen R. Cruz 
Subjects: Math / Reading 

Congressional-Visayas Ave. Center
Address: Northridge Plaza # 12 Congressional Ave., Brgy Bahay Toro Quezon City 
Contact Number: (632) 489-7011 / (632) 697-4152
Instructor: Corazon C. Cabral, M.D. 
Subjects: Math / Reading 


Novaliches Center
Address: Unit 202 CI Plaza Zabarte Road cor Quirino Highway, Novaliches Quezon City 
Contact Number: (632) 418-7112 / (632) 468-9244
Instructor: Welfredo R. Patungan 
Subjects: Math / Reading 

Now i'm choosing between the Zabarte Branch ( which is close to Lola Lina's residence) or the COngressional Ave branch (close to my work).

Well there is no center in Rodriguez Rizal so I'm left with this two. I'm still deciding if I would take her to that class.. 

Regarding tuition fees, here's what is posted at the KUMON site :

Enrollment Fee

• P500 inclusive of 12% VAT

Enrollment fee is a one-time fee charged upon a student’s enrollment in the Kumon Method.

This fee still applies for students transferring from one country to another.

Monthly Tuition Fee

• P1,800 for grade school up to grade six or younger students, inclusive of 12% VAT
• P1,950 for grade seven / first high school or older students, inclusive of 12% VAT

Note:

Monthly Tuition Fee is the price per subject per student. For example, if a grade school student studies both Math and Reading Program in the Kumon Center, the total monthly tuition fee payable by the student to the Instructor is P3,600.00.

Hope this helps..