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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Does anyone use private tutoring services like Kumon in order to supplement DCPS in early elementary?

(People I know in MCPS use Kumon in early elementary despite the perception that MCPS differentiates. I don't know that MCPS does differentiate beyond having magnet schools and even they end up using outside services is what I am thinking.)[/quote]

If you kids are truly gifted, why do they need Kumon? Not trying to be snarky but I have seen the preschool worksheets from a parent paying for courses and they are not what I would consider challenging for a preschooler from a middle to high SES family. I was more impressed with the exercises/questions in the back of the Scholastic level 1 readers. Kumon seems to focus on memorization whereas the Scholastic exercises really help with critical thinking as it relates to the story. [/quote]

PP here, the whole "gifted" label is problematic anyway, so I agree with what you are saying. A child can still not be challenged and also not fall within an arbitrary 3% cutoff. I was looking for responses to see if anyone had considered Kumon, but I see your point about the memorization. I guess though, despite it not being en vogue, I do believe memorization of certain skills does play a role in education. I don't know that I would use Kumon, but interested if anyone from DCPS has used the location in Bethesda for example. [ While a bit off topic, I put it in this thread since people who feel DCPS might be ignoring their advanced learner might be in this discussion.][/quote]

I am not sure what location my friend uses, or whether it matters much, but I have stacks of the worksheets at home. Do you know someone that can share their materials and experience with you? Try your local neighborhood listserve. For me, it was very eye opening to see what they were actually doing first-hand without signing a year-long contract. My friend actually regrets it now; her kid is starting to rebel against going to class after school. [/quote]

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