Research On Learning Loss | Research On Learning Loss |
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Research indicates that all students experience learning losses when they do not engage in educational activities during summer vacation. While this learning loss occurs in all subject areas, it is most profound in Math. A recent report issued by Johns Hopkins Center for Summer Learning notes “A conservative estimate of lost instructional time is approximately two months or roughly 22 percent of the school year. It is common for teachers to spend at least a month re-teaching material that students have forgotten over the summer. That month of re-teaching eliminates a month that could have been spent on teaching new information and skills.” The researchers also note that family income plays a significant role in determining the magnitude of this summer slide. Their findings showed that as the socio-economic level of the family decreased, a youngster’s average summer learning loss increased. In conclusion, the Hopkins researchers suggest that parents, caregivers, and community organizations provide youngsters with fun, educational activities that serve to reinforce the academic skills developed during the exciting grade. Summer Matters to Kids is a program designed to do just that! For additional information on summer learning loss, visit the following:
MSN Report
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Our summer school program was slashed due to budget cuts. Summer Matters to Kids filled the void. Our parents, teachers, and students are quite pleased with this type of "summer school to go"!
