A recent National Endowment for the Arts survey found that the percentage of adults who reported reading books declined over the past decade. Over 50% of Americans didn’t read a book in 2022. Furthermore, 22.01% of adults haven’t read a book in over 3 years, and 10.83% haven’t read a book in more than 10 years. In 2022, Americans read an average of [...]
Hello parents! When you are looking for a suitable math and English program to supplement your child's learning, you will find many options. All these afterschool learning programs are created differently, offer different features, and even follow different curricula. Since 2014, Afficient Academy has been devoted to developing a new generation of education programs leveraging modern technologies to empower [...]
Return on investment (ROI) is a popular metric in the business world. In personal finance, individual investors look for a higher return on their investment from their investment portfolio. While people often associate ROI with business and finance, return on investment can and should be applied to children's education. As successful adults in our professional careers, we all understand the important role education plays [...]
Summer is almost here, meaning students will get a long break from the classroom, homework assignments, and standardized testing. Many families take advantage of the extended break to plan vacations. Families need to rest and give their children a mental break from the school year. However, a more extended break from academic activities has proven unproductive and detrimental to a [...]
Parents play a critical role in supporting and monitoring their children's learning journey. Here's how you can stay involved: Create a conducive environment: Dedicate a quiet space for focused work, free from distractions. If possible, avoid high traffic areas like kitchen, dining hall or in the family room in front of a TV. Encourage open communication and offer support [...]
Prepare for the New Academic Year with Afficient's AI-Powered Programs Introduction As the 2023/2024 school year approaches, students and parents gear up for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. For many students, transitioning from the carefree days of summer to the structured routine of the academic year can be daunting. Due to summer learning loss, many students do [...]
The science of reading has become a hot-button political issue, as states grapple with declining math and reading scores post-pandemic. California has become the latest state to push for science-based reading instruction using a structured approach to teaching literacy, as currently, only 42% of the state's third graders are reading at grade level. The goal is for all early [...]
Hello parents! Are you aware of all the services we provide to our students at NO EXTRA COST? All these services help our students learn more efficiently and effectively. No other afterschool learning programs on the market offer the same level of service as Afficient Academy. 1) New Student Orientation: This service is for all new students and parents. After [...]
In the last few weeks, we have been discussing the most common grammatical, punctuation, and spelling mistakes in the English language. This week, we will discuss 5 ways to improve your writing style (regardless of genre). While these elements of style are not actual errors, it is important to keep a pulse on your own writing style and your propensity [...]
Last week, we addressed the top 5 punctuation mistakes that writers typically make in their writing. This week, we will discuss the most frequently confused words in written English. We use a lot of homophones when we speak. Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. Examples are "your" and "you're" and "its" and [...]
