Summer Learning Loss
Summer learning loss is the loss of academic skills and knowledge over the course of summer holidays. The loss in learning varies across grade level, subject matter, and family income. A common finding across numerous studies is that on average, students score lower on standardized tests at the end of the summer than they do at the beginning of summer (on the same test). Summer loss for all students is estimated to be equal to about 1 month (Cooper 1996), but this varies across subject matter:
Summer learning loss is the loss of academic skills and knowledge over the course of summer holidays. The loss in learning varies across grade level, subject matter, and family income. A common finding across numerous studies is that on average, students score lower on standardized tests at the end of the summer than they do at the beginning of summer (on the same test). Summer loss for all students is estimated to be equal to about 1 month (Cooper 1996), but this varies across subject matter:
- Mathematics - 2.6 months of grade-level equivalency loss
- Reading- Varies across SES. Low income students generally lose about 2 months of reading achievement. Middle income students experience slight gains in reading performances.
Summer study recommendations
Summer Bridge Activities books, review information from the previous grade and presents concepts that will encounter in the next grade. These books include physical activity challenges and bonus materials.
Books are available at Barnes and Noble and through Amazon.com. For additional information visit: https://www.summerbridgeactivities.org |
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