Phone-based tutoring shown to raise math performance during school closures
A recent study finds that telephone tutoring can improve students' math scores when schools are forced to shut down.
Researchers examined the impact of remote, phone-only tutoring on pupils whose classrooms were closed. The analysis revealed a measurable increase in math test results for participants who received regular calls. The findings suggest that low-tech solutions can help mitigate learning loss during emergencies. The study highlights the potential of phone tutoring as a scalable, low-cost intervention.
Why it matters
It shows a cheap, accessible way to reduce learning loss when schools are closed.
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