Understanding and Combating the Summer Slide

What is the summer slide, and how does it affect students?

• A fun summer activity for students

• A term describing the loss of academic skills during summer

• A new dance move popular among kids

• A type of summer school program

Why might two students who start at the same academic level end up at different levels by third grade?

• One student had better teachers

• One student moved to a different school

• One student attended more summer camps

• One student lost more learning over the summer

What are some reasons for the occurrence of the summer slide?

• Lack of access to educational resources

• Increased academic pressure during summer

• Too many summer activities

• Excessive homework during the school year

Which of the following is a recommended activity to help prevent the summer slide?

• Watching TV all day

• Playing video games

• Sleeping in late

• Reading every day

How can planning a summer calendar help in combating the summer slide?

• It ensures students have no free time

• It makes summer more stressful

• It helps incorporate educational activities into daily routines

• It allows students to avoid all academic work