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| Closing the gap |
| Tutoring is one of the most effective forms of instruction. (Bloom, 1981) The typical student who receives tutoring will obtain achievement scores .50 standard deviation higher than the student who does not – translating into a 19 percentile point gain on standardized tests. (Marzano, 2003) |
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| Research over the past 20 years is clear: one-on-one tutoring is the instructional strategy that makes the most significant impact for at-risk students. By delivering proven strategies through cross-age tutoring, Learning Together helps close the gap between below-grade-level students and their peers. |
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| Tutees benefit: |  | Cross-age tutors benefit: | | Academically | | Academically | - Gains in reading and/or math achievement
- Motivation to learn
- Maximized time on task
- Close monitoring
- Application of strategies in the regular classroom
- Nurturing environment allows students to take risks
| | - Gains in reading and/or math achievement
- Enhanced dedication to their own instruction
- Application of strategies in the regular classroom
- Improved language arts skills
| | Socially | | Socially | - Enhanced communication skills
- Improved interpersonal skills
- More appropriate classroom behavior
- Improved attendance
- Greater sense of belonging to school community
| | - Enhanced communication skills
- Better peer relationships
- Improved attendance and drop-out rates
- Improved organizational skills
- More appropriate classroom behavior
| Emotionally | | Emotionally | - Greater self-esteem
- Increased goal-setting skills
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- Improved motivation
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| Maximize the benefits of one-on-one instruction. |
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 | | The fifth-grade tutors reaped many benefits. Their teachers noted increased confidence and self-esteem, as well as an increase in their personal studies and interest in their studies. The program was very motivational. Read more…
—Second-grade reading specialist |
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