Andy Chan Chak-pan started studying at Kumon 12 years ago, at the age of six. He attended lessons once a week and did exercises at home every day. He has now completed the Kumon mathematics programme.
His academic results improved after having studied at Kumon. He said that this was because Kumon had taught him self-learning, which meant that he had to find out answers and mistakes by himself.
'Although this learning style is different from the traditional education, it's better because I can totally understand what I've learnt,' said Andy.
Kumon has helped Andy build up a strong determination to overcome difficulties, as well as helping him improve academically. He thought the life skills he learnt from Kumon were indispensable.
'I've learnt to be persistent in pursuing my goals,' he said.
He recalled once facing a challenge when he was doing classwork at the Kumon centre. He expected to finish the exercises within an hour, which was the normal time he took. This time, however, he wasn't able to and was the last to leave the class.
