Math Level K

Students acquire the basic properties of functions through a thorough study of quadratic functions. Level K introduces higher degree, fractional, irrational and exponential functions, and their corresponding graphs. The skills developed here will ease students into the calculus exercises of Level L.

● Level K Goals:

• Functions

• Graphs and Equations of Quadratic Functions

• Maxima and Minima of Quadratic Functions

• Quadratic Functions, Equations, and Inequalities

• Quadratic Functions, Solutions of Quadratic Equations

• Higher Degree Functions, Equations, and Inequalities

• Graphs of Fractional Functions

• Fractional Equations and Inequalities

• Graphs of Irrational Functions

• Irrational Equations and Inequalities

• Exponential Functions and Graphs

• Exponential Equations and Inequalities

● Good Work Skills in this level include:

• Reading directions and examples carefully

• Writing all example problems in their Kumon notebook

• Showing ALL STEPS

• Studying incorrect answers and erase only the part that is incorrect, then correct it

● Time Goal:

• 8-16 minutes per page

• The study time goal is approximately 30 minutes per day.

• Your Instructor will continually adjust the number of pages your child is studying to adhere to this goal

● Solution Manuals:

• Solution Manuals are available for check out by students

• Solution Manuals show the student step by step how to do Kumon problems

• If the student gets stuck, they may study the Solution Manual to learn how to do the steps correctly

• Once they have studied the steps, they should close the manual and then attempt the problem set

• They should not copy out of the Solution Manual

● Grading Reminders:

• Students must be able to learn from their mistakes daily

• Take the time to grade and let them find and correct their own errors independently

• Students can use what they have learned and apply it to the next day’s assignment allowing them to move smoothly and independently through the assignments.