Social Determinants of Health: Out-of-School-Time Academic Programs – Math-Focused

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Source: The Guide to Community Preventive Services

Last Reviewed: December 2013

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends math-focused academic programs outside of regular school hours to improve math achievement. The recommendation applies to programs for students in kindergarten through 12th grade who are either low-achieving or at risk of low achievement. Programs must include an academic component that includes intensive tutoring or remedial classes focused on math. CPSTF found that ongoing school and social environments that support learning are also essential to improve academic achievement in later years.

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Guide to Community Preventive Services. (2013). Social Determinants of Health: Out-of-School-Time Academic Programs – Math Focused. Retrieved from https://www.thecommunityguide.org/findings/social-determinants-health-out-school-time-academic-programs-math-focused.html