Instead, children actively develop critical thinking skills while progressing independently through a carefully crafted, Brainworks curriculum. The worksheets enable children to learn new concepts on their own. Brainworks programs allow students to progress one small step at a time through daily practice. Brainworks helps children:
• Foster a love of learning
• Progress at their own pace
• Develop good study habits and self-learning ability
What’s the right age for Brainworks? There is no “right” age – Brainworks can help your child advance in school – regardless of age and learning abilities. What are the age limits to Brainworks enrollment? Your children can enroll and benefit from Brainworks from age three through high school. How much does Brainworks cost? Most Brainworks Centers are individually owned and operated. Please contact a Center near you to receive valuable information regarding Brainworks including tuition and other fees. How can Brainworks help me as a parent? Brainworks gives you the tools to truly monitor your child's progress. The daily worksheets teach concepts in a logical way, so you’ll instantly know if your child is struggling with lessons – or advancing ahead of grade level. You're armed with insights and information that will help you decide what’s best as school continues and progress improves. How is Brainworks different from a tutor? Brainworks instills in students the skills and mindset necessary to learn new materials without being taught. With help from a certified instructor, children are able to move at their own pace each day through an individualized instruction. When a student doesn’t grasp a concept and needs guidance, the necessary steps are taken to ensure the child can work on it until it’s mastered. I feel my child is falling behind in school. Can Brainworks help? Yes. If you’re concerned your child isn’t keeping up in class, Brainworks encourages you to consider enrollment in the Brainworks Program as soon as possible. Brainworks will start by having your child complete a placement test at no cost to you. The results of this test will help guide the Brainworks Instructor to determine the best starting point. From there, the step-by-step method will help your child build a solid grasp of math and reading, and grow more confident and motivated while mastering each concept and lesson. My child is already getting good grades, so why would I consider Brainworks enrollment? Brainworks’s individualized instruction is meant to help your child advance and succeed. In fact, many Brainworks Students are studying above grade level. Advanced students are introduced to new concepts earlier than at school and can experience the advantage of learning new material ahead of their peers. Will my child get bored in school after advancing with Brainworks? Brainworks parents and students report the opposite: students with a firm grasp of the fundamentals in math and reading become much more engaged and self-confident in school. Doing homework each night also becomes less daunting and time-consuming – a plus for both students and parents. And with Brainworks, you have more information on learning advancement, so you can make sure any curriculum includes classes that are appropriately challenging. Will Brainworks duplicate my child’s school curriculum? Brainworks is built to enhance what students learn in school, not replace it. Brainworks’s unique curriculum begins at the preschool level and progresses through high school-level material. It is designed so that any student can move as quickly as possible through the materials, while building independence and self-learning skills. If my child is a bit behind, how long will it take to catch up to grade level? Brainworks’s individualized instruction differs from one-on-one tutoring services that provide “quick fix” short term boosts in performance. If your child is a bit behind fellow classmates, our short-term goal is to reach grade-level competency within twelve months. While some students take a little longer, many accomplish it sooner. Brainworks’s long-term goal is for students to continue with the Brainworks Program throughout the school years, for benefits beyond high school and into college. Why isn’t my child progressing faster? Every child learns at his or her own pace. The Brainworks approach requires satisfactory understanding and testing competency before students can move forward. As material continues to progress, deficiencies in learning can accrue and have a greater negative impact. By succeeding early – and without constant intervention – Brainworks Students gain the motivation to set their own goals, and tackle advanced levels comfortably. Why would I keep my child in Brainworks year after year? The real value of Brainworks instruction – and what sets us apart from other learning programs and tutors – is the impact Brainworks’s progressive method will make on your child’s success throughout the school years, and beyond. With individualized instruction, Brainworks Students develop confidence and independence – key traits for success at any age. What are some tips for helping my child do Brainworks at home? The most important step you can take is to help your child establish a routine by scheduling daily "Brainworks time.” To encourage your child, you'll want to celebrate and praise victories and progress, large or small. Younger children may need some extra guidance from you in completing worksheets. It’s also very important to maintain regular communication with your instructor about homework, motivation, curriculum, or any other major activity in your child’s life. The instructor is there for you as well as your child, and wants what you want: to help your child succeed.
