Additionally, NWEA is expecting that it could take 3 to 5 years to return to pre-pandemic performance.
No comprehensive results for nationwide student achievement are available yet in Canada, but it would not be surprising to find similar declines there as well. In fact, given the longer closures of schools in some districts, it could be worse.
Overall, the effect on student performance is clear (and we know, a bit daunting), so the question you’re probably asking is, “What can I do about it?”
The Solution
Tutoring is one of the best ways for students to catch up, but not all are created equal. Luckily, Sylvan’s proven approach has already been helping students catch up, keep up, and get ahead for decades. Sylvan provides tutoring like no one else, and there are several reasons why:
- Dedicated Time With a Teacher
Sylvan ensures that each student receives 1:1 instructional time with a teacher at every session. Our instructors have the perfect environment to dedicate time to your child, and to tailor instruction to what they need the most. Students also get time to independently practice the skills with teacher feedback so that the student continues to grow in their confidence.
- Personalized Learning
At Sylvan, we use test scores to immediately place a student into a program at the point where they need to begin. From there, our instructors teach prerequisite skills, re-teach skills when needed, skip skills that students have already mastered, and move them forward steadily towards their goal. As a result, students get the most out of tutoring as they watch their confidence grow!
- Students Move at Their Own Pace
Not all students will catch up at the same rate. Some will catch up quickly, while others may need more time and more support. Sylvan allows students to move at their own pace, only moving forward after a student has mastered prerequisite skills needed for the next set of skills.
- Proven Results
Sylvan students typically see up to 3X more academic growth than students who aren’t enrolled at Sylvan. Even more impressive is that our students achieve this growth within the first 24 sessions of tutoring – far less than a full school year.
In the end, the data on student achievement have confirmed the suspicion of many. As parents expected, the pandemic has had a lasting effect on our children. But that isn’t the end of the story. If you want to help your child, start by scheduling an assessment today. Find out how your child is really doing and set them on the path towards success!
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Sources
https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/highlights/mathematics/2022/
https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/highlights/reading/2022/
https://www.the74million.org/article/long-road-to-recovery-math-reading-scores-remain-below-pre-pandemic-levels/