Summer Slide
Facts
Facts
What is the term for the academic regression that occurs when students are not engaged in learning during summer break?
What is the Summer Slide?
What is one way students can continue learning over the summer using public resources?
What is participating in public library programs?
What professional networking platform can teens create a profile on to showcase their experiences?
What is LinkedIn?
Name one national program that helps students develop leadership skills over the summer.
What is the National Student Leadership Conference or Boys/Girls State?
What type of goal-setting method should parents encourage teens to use for summer planning?
What is SMART goal setting (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)?
According to research, students can lose up to how many months of math skills over the summer?
What is two months?
Name an online platform where students can take free or low-cost academic courses.
What is Khan Academy or Coursera?
Name two activities that can help teens gain real-world work experience in the summer.
What are internships and job shadowing?
Which psychological concept developed by Carol Dweck encourages students to embrace challenges?
What is a growth mindset?
How can parents help teens stay engaged in productive activities during summer break?
What is by creating a structured but flexible schedule?
Which group of students is more affected by summer learning loss?
Who are low-income students?
Why is summer a great time to work on college applications?
What is because students have more free time to write essays, research schools, and prepare for standardized tests?
What skill can teens develop by tracking their own budgets and expenses during the summer?
What is financial literacy?
Why is balancing screen time with outdoor activities important for personal growth?
What is to maintain physical health, reduce stress, and improve focus?
Name one way parents can help their teens explore career interests.
What is by connecting them with mentors or encouraging job shadowing?
The summer slide contributes to what type of long-term educational gaps?
What are achievement gaps?
What type of summer programs can help students explore different fields of study before college?
What are summer camps, internships, or college bridge programs?
Volunteering can help students develop which important career skills?
What are leadership, teamwork, and communication skills?
How can participating in community service help students prepare for college?
What is by developing leadership skills, building a strong resume, and earning community service hours?
What type of summer program combines structured afternoon with homework time, hands-on learning activities and enrichment, and sports/recreation?
What is ABC Excels?