Thousands of Children Break from Summer Vacation to Compete in International Math Challenge

Young Math Minds Test Their Abilities - $75,000 in Scholarships Awarded

TEANECK, NJ (Tuesday, July 05, 2005) - Teaneck, NJ (July 5, 2005) 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. 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.- all times are local


Who: The event is open to children presently in grades 1-10. More than 10,000 children from across North America participated last year.


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, 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 [k -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 3.5 million students studying at more than 22,000 Kumon Centers in 43 countries. For more information: 1-800-ABC-MATH or visit www.kumon.com. Kumon North America is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey.

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