{"id":19693,"date":"2024-05-15T02:25:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T10:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?p=19693"},"modified":"2026-07-02T14:57:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T21:57:10","slug":"study-abcmouses-effectiveness-in-combating-the-summer-slide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/study-abcmouses-effectiveness-in-combating-the-summer-slide\/19693","title":{"rendered":"Study: ABCmouse’s Effectiveness in Combating the Summer Slide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Study: ABCmouse’s Effectiveness in Combating the Summer Slide<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Addressing the Summer Slide with ABCmouse<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Findings: A Summer of Learning<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Tool for Every Parent<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Addressing the Summer Slide with ABCmouse<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In collaboration with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, a study was conducted<\/a> among 999 rising first graders to evaluate the effectiveness of ABCmouse in mitigating summer learning loss<\/strong>. Children were randomly assigned to either the treatment group, which had free home access to ABCmouse, or the control group, which did not. As described in more detail below, the results revealed that ABCmouse helped prevent summer slide as compared to the control group. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Key Findings: A Summer of Learning<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Preventing Reading Loss<\/strong>

    Children who engaged with ABCmouse over the summer<\/strong>, completing at least 208 Learning Activities, demonstrated significant gains<\/strong>. Not only did they avoid the summer slide, but they also showcased progress equivalent to one month of instructional time<\/strong> compared to their peers in the control group. This progress extended into the following academic year, with approximately two additional months of academic advancement<\/strong> observed by winter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. The More, The Better<\/strong>

      Analysis of the data revealed a notable correlation: the more ABCmouse Learning Activities completed <\/strong>over the summer, the greater the gains in reading scores<\/strong>. This underscores the importance of consistent engagement with the platform for optimizing learning outcomes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      1. A Boost for Math<\/strong>

         While the study primarily focused on reading outcomes, positive trends in math gains<\/strong> were also observed among children who extensively utilized ABCmouse. This suggests potential benefits across core academic skills with sustained use of the platform.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Parental Support<\/strong>

           A survey conducted at the conclusion of the summer revealed overwhelming parental support for ABCmouse<\/strong>. The majority reported witnessing a meaningful impact on their children’s learning and expressed enthusiasm for continued use into first grade.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          A Tool for Every Parent<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          The findings of this study provide compelling evidence of ABCmouse’s efficacy in combatting the summer slide<\/strong> and promoting academic growth<\/strong> during the summer months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          For parents seeking to support their child’s educational journey, integrating ABCmouse into their summer routine<\/strong> can be a strategic decision. Using the app can help prevent learning loss<\/strong>, which may lead to a smoother transition back to school<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Read the full study here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Additional Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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          Reading Worksheets for First Graders<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

          This collection of worksheets provides a fun and engaging way to help boost literacy skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          ABCmouse Vs Other Early Education Apps<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

          Compare ABCmouse with other early education apps to decide which one best supports your child\u2019s learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Important Math Concepts for First Graders<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

          Learn key areas of math to focus on with your child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Looking for More Printable Activities?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          Learn how ABCmouse combats the summer slide, promoting continued academic growth during school breaks. A study with first graders shows using ABCmouse can lead to gains, with strong parental support for its effectiveness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":19745,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[79,14,153],"class_list":["post-19693","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-abcmouse","tag-first-grade","tag-kindergarten","tag-research"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t