Alex was entering 8th grade. His parents wanted a supplemental math program to help him build a strong foundation, offer more exercises to practice outside of his school homework, and provide a quick solution to problems accurately. Their search for the ideal math program ended when a friend recommended Afficient Math. It met their requirements, and Alex started his Afficient Math journey in July 2019. [...]
As the pandemic started and schools shut down, Lily’s parents were concerned about her learning. They were looking for an educational program to support Lily, and that’s when a friend suggested Afficient Academy. Lily’s parents wanted her to focus on math, so she started on Afficient Math in May of 2020. She was so successful that her parents decided [...]
Schools throughout the United States and around the world share a common goal of producing global citizens. This goal hinges upon making sure students have a solid understanding of the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It is common knowledge that the United States lags behind its European and Asian counterparts in mathematics education. The Common Core State Standards are a direct effort [...]
What does it mean to make high-school students “college and career ready“? Does it mean that they have memorized a lot of information or have a deep understanding of core concepts? Does it mean that they write essays based on their personal experiences, or evidence-based background knowledge? Does it mean that they accept all information given as fact, or [...]
When we think of traditional education spaces, we picture a classroom filled with children, all around the same age, sitting and raising their hands while a teacher lectures at the front of the classroom. While this method of teaching and learning is ideal for some circumstances, it is by no means the best or only way that students can master the [...]
Tiger Xu, currently a seventh grader, is this week's Afficient Star. Introduced by a friend, Tiger’s parents chose Afficient Academy’s AI-empowered math and English programs for him because they offer a remote learning option, which is necessary since they live far from a physical learning center. After taking the diagnostic test, Tiger was enrolled in the Afficient Math program in Nov 2018 and started learning at [...]
Throughout 2021, the Afficient English team has been committed to elevating our English content to meet the needs of learners across the globe. By tracking student data across our platforms and incorporating customer feedback, we realized the benefits of incorporating developmental reading metrics into Afficient English. While our curriculum has always been aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and content standards for [...]
This week we bring you the story of Noah Tang, a third grader from Brooklyn, New York, currently studying 5th-grade content at Afficient Academy. Noah’s parents discovered Afficient Academy online and thought it would be a good fit for their son since he prefers learning remotely and spends most of his time at home. They also believed that is was a convenient way for him to study anytime, anywhere. Noah joined Afficient Academy on [...]
Last week, we discussed the importance of leveled reading in developing literacy skills. Another essential component to increasing literacy and critical thinking skills is vocabulary development. When I entered kindergarten, teachers and other adults were surprised at my highly advanced vocabulary for such a young child. This resulted from two actions taken from infancy: my mother both read and [...]
When I was in third grade, my teacher informed my mother during my parent-teacher conference that I was over a year behind in reading. My mother was shocked because I loved books so much, and I would ask her to read to me all the time. My teacher informed her that, while my reading comprehension skills were strong, I was struggling [...]
