For many teachers, getting students engaged after the summer months can be a challenging task. In fact, new research suggests that certain subject areas may be less accessible to students after a long vacation.
Math is one of the most difficult areas for most students, as recent findings from the National Association for Summer Learning suggests that educators may need to spend as many as six weeks re-teaching math-related material at the beginning of the school year.
This time can prove quite valuable as students enter higher-level math courses during their middle and high school years, according to the organization.
Consequently, Education Technology - a Texas Instruments company that aims to help students and teachers work with interactive learning tools - has created a list of ways in which elementary and high school students can maintain their math skills over the summer.
Company officials suggest that these individuals can keep their math abilities sharp by attending summer workshops - such as the NASA Robotics Alliance Camp or Camp Kennedy Space Center - that require them to use their skills.
Parents can encourage their children succeed in math class by asking them to help out with related activities at home, such as creating a summer budget or planning a family vacation.
