Example b ~ Errors

Step 1: For a wrong answer

*Place a tick ( ) on the exercise number .

*Subtract the number of points shown by the score (e.g.

10).

Step 2: For a spelling, grammar or punctuation error ^

*Put a triangle (Δ) over the number.

*Subtract 1 point.

^Does not apply to vocabulary exercises (pages 6 and

7). Full marks to be subtracted for these questions.

Step 3: Subtract the total lost points (both side a & b) from

100.

*Write the resulting score at the top of side a to show how

many points the student has gained.

Example c ~ Corrections

Step 1: When the error has been corrected

*Draw a circle around the ticked number (to show

the student that the answer is now complete).

*Write ‘100%’ on the first page, when all the answers

are correct..

Step 2: Scores on the front page

*Write the scores for each page on a column on the

front page.

*Use a dash (—) for pages with a 100 score..

HOW TO MARK KUMON ENGLISH (cont.)

Please always use RED pen to mark all work.

E.g. 5 marks off for incorrect answer on the back of

the page, 11 marks on the front

Note to Parents marking lower level worksheets

7A~3A English

* For a minor error (i.e. spelling, not traced) deduct 1 point per error.

* For a major error (i.e. Misunderstanding the point of the question) deduct 5 points per error.

6A~5A Mathematics

* For each error, deduct 1 point per error.

In order to make good progress with the Kumon method, it is essential that homework is marked by a parent and corrected by the student in time for the next class. It is also important to record name, date and the time taken to complete daily worksheets.

Marking at home indirectly ensures that work is completed on a daily basis and good study habits are developed. Mistakes can be corrected while the work is fresh and mistakes are not reinforced. Home marking is also an excellent way for parents to be involved in the whole process.

Using the correct marking method will allow the supervisor to evaluate each student’s mastery of key skills. It will ensure that each student receives the right amount of repetition in areas where it is needed. This will also facilitate the significant clerical task that the students and centre staff undertake when accurately recording daily results.

Answer books are available from the centre and they can be swapped for each new level of work . The books should remain in the student’s Kumon homework folder.

Please assist with this task so that your child can make speedy progress through the program. Please see the following page for further clarification as to the benefits of daily home marking.

HOMEWORK MARKING

100

Example a ~ all correct

At Kumon we have a unique way of

showing 100%….

On the a & b sides we draw a huge cir-

cle to show 0 errors! We also write

‘100’, (nice & big) on side a.

This ‘Kumon 100% Sign’ is used in the

middle of the circle on the first page.

The % sign indicates that the whole

booklet is correct.

Example b ~ Errors

Step 1: For a wrong answer

*Place a tick () on the question number

next to the sum.

*Take off one mark.

Step 2: For an answer that is incomplete

(i.e. not answered,, not fully reduced)

*Put a triangle (Δ) over the question number.

*Where a triangle is used, take off half a

mark.

Step 3: Total up the number

of errors (both side a & b)

*Circle the number of errors on the bar, A,

B, C or D on the a side.

How to mark kumon mathematics

Please always use RED pen to mark all work.

E.g. 2 incorrect answers on the back of the page, one on the front

How to mark kumon english

Example c ~ Corrections

Step 1: When the error has been corrected

*Draw a circle around the ticked number (to

show the student that the answer is now complete).

*Write ‘100%’ on the first page, when all the

answers are correct..

Step 2: Scores on the front page

*Write the scores for each page on a column on the

front page.

*Use a dash (—) for pages with a 100 score..

HOW TO MARK KUMON MATHematics (cont.)

Example a ~ all correct

At Kumon we have a unique way of

showing 100%….

On the a & b sides we draw a

huge circle to show 0 errors! We

also write ‘100’, (nice & big) on

side a.

This ‘Kumon 100% Sign’ is used

in the middle of the circle on the

first page. The % sign indicates that

the whole booklet is correct.