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For more information about blended learning OST programs, funding, implementation and program models, and more, read the white paper Four OST Math Programs to Raise Achievement and share this infographic.

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Only 35% of 8th grade students are math proficient.

10.2million students participate

in after-school programs

19.4million students would participate if available

Why do we need out of school time (OST) math programs?

Source: National Assessment of Educational Progress, 2013

OST OPPORTUNITIES

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After-school math activities are of particular benefit to learners who are from low-income households.

A study of 39 schools found that family and community involvement supports math proficiency.

Source: ExpandingLearning.org

A 6-year study found that attendancein a summer math program resultedin a 20% improvement compared to students who did not attend.

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Ten years of research of over 100 studies shows that family involvement improves skills.

Source: AfterSchoolAlliance.org

Source: The Impact of Family Involvement on the Education of Children Ages 3 to 8

Source: WallaceFoundation.org

Source: Not Just Numbers: Creating a Partnership Climate to Improve Math Proficiency in Schools

Source: SEDL.org

What’s essential to boosting achievement with OST programs?

Connecting to what’s happening in the classroom.

Research-based Best Practices for OST Programs 1. Connect to grade-level benchmarks, standards, and the school-day curriculum to increase achievement 2. Develop thoughtful, fun, accessible activities

3. Survey and build on students’ interests

4. Motivate and engage all students to participate

5. Provide real-world activities that connect to the broader community

6. Provide e�ective tutoring and di�erentiated instruction for all skill levels

7. Integrate technology

8. Provide homework help

9. Provide sta� training and professional development

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