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CENTER NEWS LETTER VOLUME 1, ISSUE NO. 1

October 25, 2009

LUCENA STUDY CENTER

How Kumon came about

Balancing Act: How to get things done in time

from concerned father Toru Kumon…

Time really does fly fast! October means you’re halfway through the school year. Surely, tons of school home works, projects, and activities are already piled up. Plus you have your Kumon study too. It’s amazing that you have the interest and energy to be involved in various activities; unfortunately, these can make you exhausted, too. Worse, you might want to give up on some that you think you can’t do anymore.

It all began in Japan in 1954, when Toru Kumon's son Takeshi came home from school with a poor result in his math test. His wife suggested that Toru began helping their son; after all, he was a high school math teacher with 20 years experience. Toru Kumon began to compile worksheets that would take Takeshi step by step, from the easiest arithmetic to the complex maths he taught in his own classes. The Kumon Method was born.

The late Toru Kumon with his son, Takeshi.

After only a year, it was clear that Takeshi had made excellent progress. Toru's wife encouraged him to allow other children in the neighbourhood to use the worksheets he had developed for his son.

The results were equally impressive. Toru Kumon… to global leader in education In 1958, the Kumon Institute of Education was established in Osaka. In that first year, it attracted 300 students through word of mouth recommendation alone. In no time, word had spread beyond the city and new centres started to open up all over Japan. Kumon soon became the nation's number one private educational programme. The Kumon Math and Reading Programs were launched in the Philippines in 1996. We now have over 36,000 students studying at 200 study centres across the Philippines. Kumon is now one of the largest private educational establishments in the world, and is still growing. There are currently 4.2 million children studying Kumon in 46 countries and regions worldwide. Source: http://www.kumon.co.uk/private-tuition/corporate-information/index.htm

Like in Kumon, things can be done in small, gradual steps. Daily worksheet study trains you to manage your time and prioritize your activities. Even more, you can even have time for fun as well. So how can you do this? Here are some tips: 1. First, write down all your activities for the week. Write down the date and the deadline of each. Through this, you will be able to weigh your priorities. 2. Determine what to do first. Through the calendar you made, you will know what activities need your focus first. In doing so, try your best to stick to your schedule. 3. Plan and start early. It’s better to start right away than putting things on hold. Procrastinating will not bring you near to finishing your goal. 4. Don’t rush. We want to make sure that everything is done correctly and neatly. As much as possible, do it right the first time. 5. After you’ve done everything, relax. Reward yourself and rest so that you can have more energy for the next goals and activities. Congratulations, you’ve done a great job! Bond with your family and friends. It’s much easier and hassle free if you take the time to prioritize. You can enjoy all your activities and you don’t have to sacrifice the most important activities anymore. Just put your mind and heart in it and you won’t lose focus on the things you want to accomplish.

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LUCENA STUDY CENTER

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Volume 1, Issue No. 1

October 25, 2009 ACHIEVEMENT TEST TAKERS

Cram, cram, cram: Why daily study habit is important

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DATE

MATH PROGRAM

ACTUAL: The clock read 9:00 p.m., and you still have a 10-page book report to submit the next day. FACT: The deadline was given two weeks ago. ACTUAL: Three times for this week, you are always running late for your 10:30 a.m. class FACT: You slept late because you needed to accomplish your presentation that was assigned a month ago. These are just two of the countless scenarios of the classic, cramming. Sadly, this has been the practice of most students. Many students believe that they are able to think well and perform better if they are pressured by time. Others enjoy the ‘rush’ and feels that bright ideas come during the last minute. You must keep in mind that cramming is not learning. Yes, you may pass or even ace the quarterly exam after the two-hour tedious review. But, after a week or two, if one asks you again about the lessons for the past quarter, more likely, you won’t be able to remember half of the syllabus! It is because your brain has processed all information, only resulting to mental stress. Your brain isn’t prepared for such lengthy mental exercises! If you regularly solve a lot of calculations or reading long passages, many places in your brain become active and strong, then you can use it to manage all kinds of difficult tasks.* After all, brain activities help the brain develop, and the result is a strong brain. That is why daily study habit is highly valued in Kumon. As the worksheet study is individually designed according to your ability, it is also planned to be studied on a daily basis. For 30-45 minutes daily, math and reading exercises are not stuffed all at once. Thus, there is more room for gradual learning. Because of being exposed to the study materials every single day, you are able to retain what you have read and studied. In the same way, as Kumon time becomes part of your routine, in no time, you will realize that you will be able to properly manage your time for school, family, friends, and Kumon! So, why master the art of cramming when you can relax and enjoy the extra time? Reference: *Kawashima, Ryuta. Train you Brain, Kumon Publishing Co., Ltd. 2001.

There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on Treasure Island... And the best of all, you can enjoy these riches every day of your life. - Walt Disney

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The more that you read, the more things you will know... The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go... - Dr. Seuss

October 25, 2009

RRL Corner Most Read Books Green Eggs and Ham Dr. Seuss Dr. Seuss turns 50 simple words into magic in this time-honored classic. Sam-Iam won't give up! He keeps trying to get the grumpy grown-up in the story to taste green eggs and ham. No matter how Sam-I-am presents the green eggs and ham (in a box, with a fox, in the rain, on a train), the curmudgeon refuses to try them. Finally, Sam-I-am's pesky persistence pays off. A crowd of openmouthed onlookers watch in suspense as the old grouch takes a bite. And?...SAY! The old sourpuss's face is wreathed in smiles as he gratefully acknowledges, "I do so like green eggs and ham. Thank you, thank you, Sam-I-am!" Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Judi Barrett Grab your plates! In the land of Chewandswallow, meals - rather than rain or snow - fall from the sky. But something goes awry: the food falling from the sky gets larger and larger, causing the residents to make an escape before being squashed by giant pancakes or rolls. Ron Barrett dishes up some droll art work in this zany tall tale.

RRL Corner Must Read Books Fantastic Mr. Fox Roald Dahl Fantastic Mr. Fox is on the run! The three meanest farmers around are out to get him. Fat Boggis, squat Bunce, and skinny Bean have joined forces, and they have Mr. Fox and his family surrounded. What they don’t know is that they’re not dealing with just any fox–Mr. Fox would never surrender. But only the most fantastic plan ever can save him now. Sources:

http://www.imdb.com http://search.barnesandnoble.com http://www.amazon.com

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