Home Grading Module Fades

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Your child focuses better knowing work will be checked right away Your child learns more from mistakes while work is fresh in mind You can see exactly what and how your child is doing You can provide regular and timely support and encouragement You show your commitment as your child’s partner in the program Parents are asked to grade Kumon assignments completed at home because:

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Designate a place where your child can work comfortably without distractions Designate a time that fits into your daily schedule, allowing for other commitments Establish a good environment and routine for Kumon home assignments: Think of Kumon assignments as a warm-up for school homework Make your Kumon home routine a clear and non-negotiable priority

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Try to go over assignments as soon as your child completes them Grade and review assignments with your child present and attentive Grade with a pen, using examples in the Answer Book provided to guide you Don’t worry, assignments are always rechecked at the Kumon Center Check that your child’s name, the date, and starting/ending times are filled in on the top sheet

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If either side has no errors, draw a big circle around that problem set Indicate incorrect answers with an “X” or “✓” over the problem number Indicate skipped or incomplete answers with a triangle

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Add up all errors marked on both sides of the Worksheet Circle the percentage on the grading scale that corresponds to the total number of mistakes

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a big circle around that problem set Indicate incorrect answers with an “X” or “✓” over the problem number Indicate correct answers with partial errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar with a triangle. If either side has no errors, draw If more than one, write the number inside the triangle

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Add up mistakes marked with an “X” or “✓” on both sides Find the corresponding percentage on the grading scale and deduct an additional 5% for each problem marked with a triangle Circle the closest final percentage on the grading scale

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Analyze the problem to identify the error Erase only the incorrect part of the answer Figure out the correction on his or her own Rewrite the answer Having your child correct errors right away helps prevent mistakes from being repeated. Do not point out where the mistake is within the problem or correct it yourself. You may refer to pertinent instructions, examples, and earlier correct answers, but avoid showing your child how to solve the problem. Let your child:

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If it’s still wrong, add a second “X” or “✓” and repeat the process. Let the Instructor know if your child was unable to make the correction. If your child asks for help understanding an example or problem before work is completed, put a slash (/) beside it to alert the Instructor.