Loss Of Learning

Multiple studies have shown that all students lose at least some percentage of the knowledge they have gained in school over the summer break, and some students lose a more significant amount than others. However, there are ways to prevent the loss of learning, and as I am entering the final years of my high school education it is vital that I retain important information that I will need in my future. In order to keep myself from losing information, I can do many things over the summer that are both enjoyable and effective in allowing me to continue and enhance my learning experiences. Some things I plan to do over my summer that may help my learning include reading, taking weeklong camps, and travelling to new areas.
I usually read periodically throughout the summer, and plan to continue to do so. I usually read fictional novels, but to better my reading comprehension I plan to read more nonfictional types of articles. Reading different types of articles over the summer will bring my comprehension skills to new levels.
Secondly, in the past I have taken week-long camps during the summer, some …show more content…
I intend to attend an academic program at UNC Chapel Hill that will help me prepare myself for future college-prep exams and tasks having to deal with college admissions. From this specific experience I know I will take a practice test that will allow me to review and practice the academic skills that I have obtained throughout the past year.
All in all, I know that practice is key in the act of trying to retain information instead of risking the loss of learned skills. I plan to practice these skills by reading and occasionally reviewing topics I have learned, as well as visiting new areas and participating in new experiences that will allow me to have more well-rounded