In this 5-week program, immerse K-5 students in rich math experiences that cover concepts crucial for success.
A recent study was conducted and published in the American Educational Research Journal. The study found that the average student lost 17-34% of the prior year's learning gains during summer break, as well as that students who lose ground in one summer are more likely to also lose ground in subsequent summers.
We believe students are capable of making major strides in achieving mastery of multiple math topics in just five weeks' time. Our program ensures that each student has their own personalized journey and are capable of achieving mastery, after having demonstrated a strong conceptual foundation.
Turn learning loss into learning opportunities by providing students with rich experiences that support grade level learning.
ST Math Immersion is a non-traditional program for K-5 that provides students with a rich mathematical environment. The curriculum is designed for learning recovery, addressing common areas students struggle in, and providing opportunities for building their content knowledge, reasoning skills, and growth mindset.
*MIND's team of experts can provide planning support to help meet other time structures. (4-6 weeks and/or 60-120 minutes)
What You'll Get:
Pre- and post-assessments
Rotation stations through ST Math's visual models and manipulatives
Number sense games
Small group instruction
A project using engineering design principle
Whole-group lessons
Access to our online professional learning resources and email and phone technical support
Content in grades K-2 is focused on operations and algebraic thinking. Content in grades 3-5 is focused on fractions.
Coupled with resources, lesson plans, and instruction framework, this one-of-a-kind blended learning solution facilitates a rich mathematical environment in which they build confidence as they learn concepts visually, and apply them to challenging problems. Developing confidence and problem solving skills ensures that each student is just as prepared for any new material in the coming fall as their peers.
It is widely believed that students who spend time on below-grade-level content will catch up, but we have found that is not the case. They are capable of working through challenges with persistence and perseverance to develop a deep conceptual understanding of math.
Summer school students, and educators alike, are doing everything they can to get back on track for the coming fall. We've found that students in fact, don't play "catch up" at all. By rushing the pace at which objectives are meant to be covered, the material never sticks before moving on to the next one.
Stick to grade-level content and instructional rigor.
Focus on the depth of instruction, rather than the pace.
Prioritize content and learning.
Maintain the inclusion of each and every learner.
Identify and address gaps in learning through instruction, avoiding the misuse of standardized testing to place kids into high or low ability groups or provide low levels of instructional rigor to lower performing students.
Capitalize on commonalities, not differences.