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Bonjour,

Je m'intéresse aux méthodes d'apprentissage des mathématiques pour mon fils de 6 ans. Je constate qu'en France, on connait peu et on utilise peu les méthodes asiatiques ou russes, par exemple. On parle beaucoup de la méthode Singapour mais c'est relativement récent.

Connaissez vous d'autres méthodes que celles utilisées traditionnellement chez nous ? Où trouvez vous les supports ?

Merci.

Hi everyone,

My 6-year-old son has an appointment for his first assessment (math) at a Kumon center. We live in Paris, France, where Kumon isn't very well known.

His main challenge is staying focused and paying attention in class. I'm hoping Kumon will help him improve his concentration, but I was also hoping he would learn math in a different way—similar to how it's taught in some Asian countries, since those education systems have a strong reputation for producing students who excel in mathematics.

Am I misunderstanding what Kumon is? Should I choose another method ? Which one ?

I'm a little concerned about the apparent lack of emphasis on mathematical reasoning. I understand that the early levels are intentionally very simple to build solid foundations, but what about the more advanced levels? Does Kumon eventually help children develop a deeper understanding of math, better problem-solving skills, and stronger mathematical thinking, or is it mainly about fluency and repetition?

I'd really appreciate hearing from parents whose children have been through the program. Thank you!