Preventing Summer Learning Loss
Jun 15, 2009
The last bell of the school year has rung—before the book bag is put away for the summer, take a few moments to take stock of this past school year.
Did your child encounter any academic obstacles? Were there trouble spots? Unfinished projects? Homework issues?
Summer is the perfect time to catch up in any problem areas. Your student even has the ability to get ahead this summer.
Studies have shown time and again that on average, students lose approximately 2.6 months of grade-level equivalency in mathematical computational skills during the summer months. This means that when students head back to school in the fall, they spend about 6 weeks reviewing and simply getting back into the swing of things rather than learning new material.
Sure, kids deserve a break after the school year (we all do), but from an educational standpoint, these numbers are quite scary.
There is good news though. Summer learning losses can easily be prevented with just a few hours a week of summer learning. Now consider how much more prepared for success your child will be after a summer of mentally stimulating activity.
It’s easy to keep the brain stimulated—a few hours a week is all it takes!
Tip: Don’t exclude summer school from your summer planning because of any stereotypes you may hold. Summer school is a great opportunity. There is typically less pressure, and your child can get the individual attention that he or she may not be getting during the school year.
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