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Summer learning loss

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Summer Learning Loss

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Summer Learning Loss

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Summer learning loss

Summer learning loss is the loss of academic skills and knowledge over the course of summer holidays. The loss in learning varies across grade level, subject matter, and family income. A common finding across numerous studies is that on average, students score lower on standardized tests at the end of the summer than they do at the beginning of summer. Summer loss for all students is estimated to be equal to about 1 month, but this varies across subject matter:Mathematics - 2.6 months of grade-level equivalency loss Reading- Varies across SES. Low income students generally lose about 2 months of reading achievement. Middle income students experience slight gains in reading performances.