We are almost halfway through the summer holidays. Schools will open for the new academic year in a matter of weeks. During the summer holidays, it is essential to rest and recharge for the new school year. However, extended absence from academic activities during the summer can result in learning loss, known as ‘summer slide’. Refer to our blog article about this subject.

Research indicates that students can lose up to 2-3 months of math and reading skills during the summer.

This loss is cumulative, adding up over the years, widening achievement gaps by the time students reach middle school.This loss is cumulative, adding up over the years, potentially widening achievement gaps by the time students reach middle school.

Factors influencing the summer slide:

  • Math vs. Reading: Math tends to be more affected by summer slide than reading.
  • Grade Level: The impact of summer slide can be more pronounced in higher grade levels.
  • Socioeconomic Status: Unequal access to summer learning opportunities can contribute to achievement gaps.
  • Summer Activities: Students who engage in educational activities during the summer, like reading or math practice, are less likely to experience learning loss.

Combating the summer slide:

  • Encourage Reading: Encourage children to read books on topics that interest them daily.
  • Provide Learning Resources: Make educational materials, like workbooks or online resources, available.
  • Engage in Math Activities: Find fun and engaging ways to practice math skills.
  • Utilize Technology: Explore educational apps and websites that can reinforce learning.
  • Enroll in Summer Programs: Consider summer camps or programs that offer structured learning opportunities.

Not all children have access to summer camps and structured programs due to travel, access, or means. Luckily, remote, self-paced programs like Afficient Academy’s AI-powered English and Math courses are readily available to fill that gap.

Why Afficient Academy?

  • Afficient Academy’s AI-powered math and English learning programs are Common Core aligned and directly relevant to the content students learn in school.
  • Afficient’s unique and patented learning flow allows students to fill in skill gaps, build a sound foundation, and progress to advanced grades efficiently. Within 2-4 months of enrollment, most students can advance beyond their grade level. In just one year, top-performing students can achieve nearly four grade levels of progress!
  • Online sessions with our instructors help remote students clarify their doubts, learn effectively, and progress faster.
  • Busy parents get relief from driving their kids to camps, programs, or learning centers. Their children can get the same advantages from the comfort of their homes, without compromising the quality of learning.

Are you interested in joining Afficient Academy’s online program? Why not take a free diagnostic test and see if your child can benefit from Afficient Academy? Sign up for a FREE diagnostic test. After you complete the diagnostic test, our academic advisors can thoroughly explain the test results and programs available to help you decide.