Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Success with Kumon
When Tomiwa faced school entrance exams for a new school, his parents were surprised to find that he had struggled in some areas of the tests. Despite already studying with a local learning centre, Tomiwa’s mother felt that it wasn’t having the desired results. After consulting with her local Kumon Milton Keynes, Giffard Park Study Centre, she decided to move Tomiwa to study Kumon with Instructor, Anjana Ganguly. This decision proved to be a turning point in Tomiwa’s academic journey, as he has since made remarkable progress and achieved outstanding results.
A Journey of Improvement and Growth
Tomiwa, now ten years old, has recently completed the entire Kumon English Programme and is excelling in the maths programme. This is a remarkable achievement for a child who hasn’t even started secondary school. Tomiwa’s success is a testament to his hard work and dedication, as well as the effective support and guidance he received from his Instructor, Anjana. When reflecting on his Kumon journey, Tomiwa said, “I actually found English particularly difficult when I first joined Kumon; I had received below-average scores in my new school entrance exams and my abilities weren’t good. Although it wasn’t always easy to do my Kumon, over time and with daily study, my understanding improved.”
Developing Essential Skills and Confidence
Tomiwa’s mother, Tope, is impressed with the structure of the Kumon programmes and the discipline of daily study, which has suited her family’s study ethic. The Kumon values of independent learning have helped Tomiwa take responsibility for his own study, and he has developed essential skills such as time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Tope noted, “Kumon has helped Tomiwa excel in his abilities. It has helped with his speed in maths, so he’s able to answer questions quickly while keeping his train of thought. He has become strong in mental maths and that has certainly been noted by all his maths teachers.”
Remote Learning and Ongoing Support
Despite relocating to Canada in 2020, Tomiwa has continued to study remotely with Anjana, his Kumon Instructor, through weekly online classes. This ongoing support has been instrumental in Tomiwa’s continued success, as he has been able to maintain his study habits and stay on track with his Kumon programmes. Tomiwa said, “Anjana has been great. When I thought certain questions were too difficult, Anjana continued to encourage me to keep on trying. I’ve learned perseverance – I always get there in the end!” Anjana praised Tomiwa’s enthusiasm and dedication, saying, “Tomiwa is a very enthusiastic learner and follows directions well. He’s done a great job facing and overcoming big challenges while relocating to a new country and adapting to a new learning environment.”
A Bright Future Ahead
Tomiwa’s achievements are a shining example of what can be accomplished with hard work, dedication, and the right support. As he prepares to start secondary school next year, Tomiwa is confident that the skills and knowledge he has gained through Kumon will serve him well. With his perseverance and commitment to learning, Tomiwa is sure to excel in all his future endeavours. To learn more about Tomiwa’s inspiring story and the benefits of Kumon learning, visit Here
