The Kumon Math Challenge

The Kumon Math Challenge is an annual summer competition for children to challenge their math skills and win scholarships totaling $75,000 awarded by Kumon Math and Reading Centers. The event is open to the public and takes place at 33 universities across the United States and Canada today. The purpose of the event is to motivate children to develop their math skills and practice taking a test in a university environment. When: Sunday, July 10, 2005 11 a.m. - Noon Eye-Catching Visuals: 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Who: The event is open to children presently in grades 1-10. Where: The competition takes place at 33 universities across the United States and Canada. (See U.S. list below) Scholarship: The top 10 students in each grade will be awarded scholarships ranging from $250 to $1,500. In total, $75,000 in scholarships will be awarded. Cost: $17 per student, all participants will receive a free gift 2005 Kumon Math Challenge Locations in the United States: Atlanta, Georgia Georgia Institute of Technology Boston, Massachusetts Massachusetts Institute of Technology Chicago, Illinois Loyola University, Lake Shore Campus Cincinnati, Ohio University of Cincinnati, Raymond Walters College in Blue Ash Rockville, Maryland University of Maryland at Shady Grove Dallas, Texas University of Texas at Arlington Detroit, Michigan University of Michigan, UM Dearborn Hayward, California California State University at East Bay (formerly Hayward) Honolulu, Hawaii University of Hawaii Houston, Texas Cy-Fair College - Baker Cypress Jamaica, New York St. John's University Los Angeles, California University of Southern California Orlando, Florida University of Central Florida Minneapolis, Minnesota Augsburg College New Brunswick, New Jersey Rutgers University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania San Diego, California University of San Diego Seattle, Washington University of Washington St. Louis, Missouri Washington University in St. Louis Tempe, Arizona Arizona State University About Kumon Math and Reading Centers Kumon [koo-mon] is an after-school math and reading program. Founded in Japan in 1958, the learning method uses a systematic approach that helps children develop a solid command of math and reading skills. Through daily practice and mastery of materials, students increase confidence, improve concentration and develop better study skills. Worldwide, there are 3.7 million students studying at more than 26,000 Kumon Centers in 43 countries. For more information: 1-800-ABC-MATH or visit http://www.kumon.com. Kumon North America is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey.

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