Kumon Math and Reading Center of Huntington Beach

I’m from Georgia and I visited my cousin in California. I saw him doing worksheets from Kumon, but his way of solving division problems didn’t help him quite much. Although he had it in his brain, it didn’t help teach him how to solve it on paper. However, Kumon seems well known so I guess it’s not good only in my eyes. I still think the tutoring place is excellent.

I’ve been going here since third grade. I’m a Junior in High School now.
When I first joined Kumon in third grade, I despised it. I hated how every Monday and Thursday, I was forced to be crammed into some remote room doing math worksheets when instead I could be playing video games or watching T.V. However, this place has really grew on me in the past 10 years or so. I’ve only been in the math program, so I can’t speak for the effectiveness from the reading program; however from what I’ve seen it looks fine.
So here’s how Kumon works:
When you first join, your child will get a diagnostic test. Your child will be placed in a level that is WAY below his level. For example when I was in third grade and doing Multiplication in school, I was doing addition in Kumon. I thought to myself, «WOW! This place is so stupid and a waste! Why am I doing addition?» This is on purpose. Your child starts at a lower skill level not because the program is trying to make them learn; it is teaching them to do problems efficiently and correctly. Your child will start off slow; however you will see the benefits of this later on. Kumon works in levels: These levels are labeled by letters. I’m currently on Letter J, which is advanced algebra and basic Pre-​Calculus. Here’s the thing. Don’t send your child to Kumon if they are struggling in school or need help with specific concepts, get them an individual tutor for that. Kumon builds the foundation for basic study habits and skills; I was sent to Kumon as a child and now see the effects of me going there kicking in. I can now mentally solve problems much faster than my peers, and I work faster and more efficient in ALL of my school subjects. At first when you join Kumon you will be discouraged; you will not see immediate results. It will take maybe 1 or 2 years for you to actually see progress. I recommend that you send your child here maybe starting off in third grade or so; and pulling them out around the beginning of high school. Although It’s expensive, if you can afford it, it is definitely worth it. I personally recommend only sending your child here if you know you can commit them to it for a long period. Also, make sure your child does their worksheets. I would not be where I am today if my parents constantly reminded me to do my Kumon.
tldr: Kumon will not benefit at first, but you will later see massive results. Message me if you have any specific questions.
Oh and yes, before you ask, I’m Asian, and so are 75% of the kids here.

A great place to bring your kids to help them with their math. My son was struggling with his math, mainly Algebra, and the instructors were able to get him caught up. Although it was alot of hard work, my son is now glad we came to Kumon! Now my youngest daughter will be starting there as she just loves math!

Let’s start by saying I was tortured as a kid with kumon. My parents brought me here and now I torture my 13 year old with it… the tradition has begun!
This is a Japanese company where you repeat math problems over and over again until it becomes second nature. My son is pretty good at math (he asks me for help and I refer him to my accountant sister), so he is just here to increase his skill. They also offer reading comprehension but we haven’t tried that yet (maybe during the summer, I am so mean)!
This type of program is for the child that just needs more practice and not one on one tutoring. They will help them threw a problem but they do not take that much time.
The child is first tested to get a starting point. This starting point is usually much easier then what they are currently doing in school (my son started with multiplication) but remember it is because they need to have the basics ingrained before they continue. I find it has been well worth the cost and my sons math skills have increased greatly!
Lastly, 90% of the students and all my Asian friends came here as a child… Nuff said!