What is it and
why Achieve Math?
Achieve
Math is a math learning system combining and
utilizing methods and techniques that have been used
by Kumon Math, Math Monkey,
Mathnasium
and other math learning systems. It is known as a
Kumon-Plus
program.
Start from a
comfortable point
Success
is the goal of a student. Student need to feel the
success at the beginning to establish confidence. An
assessment test will let the instructor to set the
starting point to where the student will not have
knowledge gap in the future.
Individualized Learning Pace
The instructor sets
unique goals for a student, based on the student's
ability, so the learning pace is just right - makes
the student feels neither frustrating nor boring.
Small and gradual steps
The
instructor guides students to discover their own
ability to tackle new concepts and overcome learning
hurdles by themselves.
Students progress
in steady but very small, manageable increments,
independently.
Practice and
practice, everyday
The
student practice for a short period of time
everyday. It gives them disciplined study habits,
helps them maintain momentum, and provides the
motivation and and confidence that come from
frequent small victories.
Repetition makes it instinct
The
worksheets, in one booklet per week, utilizes
repetition combined with subtle variations and very
gradual advancement. Students master concepts by
applying them again and again, until they are locked
in and become instinct when encountered. They don't
forget what they've learned, so new knowledge is
always built on a solid foundation.
One-on-one contact in class
Students receive 1-on-1
attention during the weekly class sessions. It
provides individualized interaction with instructor
and avoids communication difficulties typically
happening in group programs and online programs.