Kumon is an after-school math and reading program that aims to develop students academic ability and independence. The Kumon Method was developed by a parent, Toru Kumon, when he saw his own child struggling with math. Instead of tutoring his son, Kumon developed a curriculum focused on rote memorization and created a program that allows each student to study at the just-right level, regardless of age or school grade. The Kumon Program is a home-based education system that assesses each student and creates an individualized learning plan based on student needs. Kumon Instructors continually reassess student progress and adjust each learning plan as needed. Kumon worksheets are designed to take students from simple problems to complex problems in very small steps, increasing difficulty a little at a time. This enables each student to develop their skills gradually, studying at an appropriate level and advancing smoothly through the program. Kumon students progress independently through a carefully crafted, worksheet-based math and reading program, building confidence, focus, and determination. They learn how to learn, a skill that can benefit them throughout their lives. Kumon has helped millions of students in 50 countries and has over 26,000 centers around the globe with over 4 million registered students.