Math
This article breaks down what separates high-dosage tutoring from traditional tutoring and why it consistently produces stronger learning gains. Drawing on research from organizations including UVA, Brown’s Annenberg Institute, and Stanford’s National Student Support Accelerator, it identifies the core elements of effective tutoring: frequent sessions, small-group or one-to-one instruction, alignment with classroom content, and consistent use of trained tutors.
The article also highlights practical lessons for implementation, noting that high-dosage tutoring is most effective when embedded into the school day and treated as a core instructional strategy rather than an optional add-on. For districts seeking scalable, evidence-based interventions, it offers a clear framework for designing tutoring programs that deliver measurable impact.
The article also highlights practical lessons for implementation, noting that high-dosage tutoring is most effective when embedded into the school day and treated as a core instructional strategy rather than an optional add-on. For districts seeking scalable, evidence-based interventions, it offers a clear framework for designing tutoring programs that deliver measurable impact.
This technical report examines whether high-dosage tutoring can be scaled across diverse districts in ways that meaningfully accelerate learning. Drawing on decades of evidence, the report reinforces that tutoring is most effective when it is frequent, individualized, delivered during the school day, and aligned with core instruction—not treated as informal homework help.
Across 2022–23 implementation efforts in districts including Chicago Public Schools and Fulton County Schools, results suggest that in-school tutoring can generate large gains in math achievement (about two-thirds of a year of learning), while reading results are still emerging.
Across 2022–23 implementation efforts in districts including Chicago Public Schools and Fulton County Schools, results suggest that in-school tutoring can generate large gains in math achievement (about two-thirds of a year of learning), while reading results are still emerging.
11 Creative Ways to Make Math Engaging for K–12 Students
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Distills insights from a major study of summer school programs across eight U.S. districts serving over 400,000 students into a clear, actionable summary
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