Westfield State University’s Summer Bridge Program in Math is a great way for students to keep their math skills sharp. Whether called the summer setback or summer slide, the learning loss students experience over the summer can have a significant impact on their performance in the upcoming school year. Frequently contributing to a loss of 2+ months of skill, this happens during summer vacation when students don’t use the skills learned at school. The Westfield State University Summer Bridge Program in Math will help minimize students’ loss of skills by giving them an instructor-led environment in which to review and practice skills learned or receive guided instruction on key topics covered in the grade they’re entering. Summer Bridge Program in Math Courses for grades 1-8 are offered in live-online format.
The Summer Bridge Program in Math is open to any student seeking an engaging environment in which to explore fun, relevant math topics. Topics covered are listed within the description of each program to assist parents and students as they decide which program is best for them. As an example, Grade 3 will be particularly helpful for students who recently completed 3rd grade and want to minimize summer losses, or for those who are preparing for 3rd grade and want an introduction to the topics they’ll see in the coming year.
*Course sessions will be taught on a reading level matching the course title (e.g. Grade 3 instruction will be taught at a 3rd grade reading level).
Summer Bridge Program in Math – Grade 4 Topics
- Addition and subtraction through five digits
- Multiplication and division to five digits
- Word problems
- Foundations of algebra, including sequences and properties of operations
- Measurement, including English and metric units of length, area, volume, and weight
- Unit conversions
- Graphs, including bar graphs and line plots
- Parallel and perpendicular lines, angle measurement, types of triangles, and symmetry
- Fractions, including addition and subtraction of mixed numbers, multiplication, and equivalent fractions
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