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.