COVID-19 Teaching By Radio Program

Country: Sierra Leone

Lesson #5

Subject: Numeracy

With the closure of schools due to the COVID19 pandemic, Rising has adapted our foundational numeracy content to create a radio program that will strengthen and build students’ foundational numeracy skills even when they are out of school. Our approach builds off decades of research into the science of how children learn mathematical concepts. Students learning at home require no learning materials but there is the option to provide printable worksheets and additional support via SMS.

Our math program has been simplified to two learning levels: (1) lower primary students in Grades 1-3 and (2) upper primary students in Grades 4-6. Focusing on these two grade bands allows for a streamlined approach making it easier for families and children to follow when they are out of school. Each lesson starts with an introductory health and safety message. The learning content focuses on the foundational skills that all students need to master to be successful later in their education.

The lower primary program builds understanding of place value, addition and subtraction. There is an emphasis on building students’ mathematical vocabulary and number fluency. Regular practice of counting builds students’ preparedness for multiplication and division.

The upper primary program extends understanding of place value to include larger numbers; consolidates understanding of addition and subtraction; and builds understanding of multiplication and division. Mental math problems give students the chance to enhance number fluency.

COVID-19 Teaching By Radio Program

Country: Sierra Leone

Lesson #4

Subject: Numeracy

With the closure of schools due to the COVID19 pandemic, Rising has adapted our foundational numeracy content to create a radio program that will strengthen and build students’ foundational numeracy skills even when they are out of school. Our approach builds off decades of research into the science of how children learn mathematical concepts. Students learning at home require no learning materials but there is the option to provide printable worksheets and additional support via SMS.

Our math program has been simplified to two learning levels: (1) lower primary students in Grades 1-3 and (2) upper primary students in Grades 4-6. Focusing on these two grade bands allows for a streamlined approach making it easier for families and children to follow when they are out of school. Each lesson starts with an introductory health and safety message. The learning content focuses on the foundational skills that all students need to master to be successful later in their education.

The lower primary program builds understanding of place value, addition and subtraction. There is an emphasis on building students’ mathematical vocabulary and number fluency. Regular practice of counting builds students’ preparedness for multiplication and division.

The upper primary program extends understanding of place value to include larger numbers; consolidates understanding of addition and subtraction; and builds understanding of multiplication and division. Mental math problems give students the chance to enhance number fluency.

COVID-19 Teaching By Radio Program

Country: Sierra Leone

Lesson #3

Subject: Numeracy

With the closure of schools due to the COVID19 pandemic, Rising has adapted our foundational numeracy content to create a radio program that will strengthen and build students’ foundational numeracy skills even when they are out of school. Our approach builds off decades of research into the science of how children learn mathematical concepts. Students learning at home require no learning materials but there is the option to provide printable worksheets and additional support via SMS.

Our math program has been simplified to two learning levels: (1) lower primary students in Grades 1-3 and (2) upper primary students in Grades 4-6. Focusing on these two grade bands allows for a streamlined approach making it easier for families and children to follow when they are out of school. Each lesson starts with an introductory health and safety message. The learning content focuses on the foundational skills that all students need to master to be successful later in their education.

The lower primary program builds understanding of place value, addition and subtraction. There is an emphasis on building students’ mathematical vocabulary and number fluency. Regular practice of counting builds students’ preparedness for multiplication and division.

The upper primary program extends understanding of place value to include larger numbers; consolidates understanding of addition and subtraction; and builds understanding of multiplication and division. Mental math problems give students the chance to enhance number fluency.

COVID-19 Teaching By Radio Program

Country: Sierra Leone

Lesson #2

Subject: Numeracy

With the closure of schools due to the COVID19 pandemic, Rising has adapted our foundational numeracy content to create a radio program that will strengthen and build students’ foundational numeracy skills even when they are out of school. Our approach builds off decades of research into the science of how children learn mathematical concepts. Students learning at home require no learning materials but there is the option to provide printable worksheets and additional support via SMS.

Our math program has been simplified to two learning levels: (1) lower primary students in Grades 1-3 and (2) upper primary students in Grades 4-6. Focusing on these two grade bands allows for a streamlined approach making it easier for families and children to follow when they are out of school. Each lesson starts with an introductory health and safety message. The learning content focuses on the foundational skills that all students need to master to be successful later in their education.

The lower primary program builds understanding of place value, addition and subtraction. There is an emphasis on building students’ mathematical vocabulary and number fluency. Regular practice of counting builds students’ preparedness for multiplication and division.

The upper primary program extends understanding of place value to include larger numbers; consolidates understanding of addition and subtraction; and builds understanding of multiplication and division. Mental math problems give students the chance to enhance number fluency.

COVID-19 Teaching By Radio Program

Country: Sierra Leone

Lesson #1

Subject: Numeracy

With the closure of schools due to the COVID19 pandemic, Rising has adapted our foundational numeracy content to create a radio program that will strengthen and build students’ foundational numeracy skills even when they are out of school. Our approach builds off decades of research into the science of how children learn mathematical concepts. Students learning at home require no learning materials but there is the option to provide printable worksheets and additional support via SMS.

Our math program has been simplified to two learning levels: (1) lower primary students in Grades 1-3 and (2) upper primary students in Grades 4-6. Focusing on these two grade bands allows for a streamlined approach making it easier for families and children to follow when they are out of school. Each lesson starts with an introductory health and safety message. The learning content focuses on the foundational skills that all students need to master to be successful later in their education.

The lower primary program builds understanding of place value, addition and subtraction. There is an emphasis on building students’ mathematical vocabulary and number fluency. Regular practice of counting builds students’ preparedness for multiplication and division.

The upper primary program extends understanding of place value to include larger numbers; consolidates understanding of addition and subtraction; and builds understanding of multiplication and division. Mental math problems give students the chance to enhance number fluency.

COVID-19 Teaching By Radio Program

Country: Liberia

Lesson #2

Subject: Numeracy

Rising has responded to the closure of schools caused by the COVID19 pandemic by adapting our foundational numeracy content to create a radio program that will strengthen and build students’ foundational skills even when they are out of school. Students learning at home require no learning materials but there is the option to provide printable worksheets and additional support via SMS.

This program is appropriate for children ages 3-5 and the approach builds off decades of research into the science of how children learn mathematical concepts. Early Childhood is a critical period for brain development and it is essential that children receive appropriate cognitive stimulation, social-emotional learning and motor skill development. Another important component is family-child interactions through play and our program incorporates family member engagement during the motor skill activities.

Our ECE numeracy program builds the following skills: counting fluency, number recognition and manipulation up to 20, foundational addition and subtraction up to 10, comparison, one-to-one correspondence, and shape geometry. Each lesson starts with an introductory health and safety message and integrates play, song and movementthrough social-emotional activities and fine and gross motor skill practice. This is a crucial stage for students to continue learning the foundational skills that they need to master to be successful later in their education.

COVID-19 Teaching By Radio Program

Country: Liberia

Lesson #1

Subject: Numeracy

Rising has responded to the closure of schools caused by the COVID19 pandemic by adapting our foundational numeracy content to create a radio program that will strengthen and build students’ foundational skills even when they are out of school. Students learning at home require no learning materials but there is the option to provide printable worksheets and additional support via SMS.

This program is appropriate for children ages 3-5 and the approach builds off decades of research into the science of how children learn mathematical concepts. Early Childhood is a critical period for brain development and it is essential that children receive appropriate cognitive stimulation, social-emotional learning and motor skill development. Another important component is family-child interactions through play and our program incorporates family member engagement during the motor skill activities.

Our ECE numeracy program builds the following skills: counting fluency, number recognition and manipulation up to 20, foundational addition and subtraction up to 10, comparison, one-to-one correspondence, and shape geometry. Each lesson starts with an introductory health and safety message and integrates play, song and movementthrough social-emotional activities and fine and gross motor skill practice. This is a crucial stage for students to continue learning the foundational skills that they need to master to be successful later in their education.

COVID-19 Teaching By Radio Program

Country: Liberia

Level: Early Childhood

Subject: Literacy

Lesson #2

Rising has responded to the closure of schools due to the COVID19 pandemic by adapting our foundational phonics, early literacy and emergent language content to create a radio program that will strengthen and build students’ foundational skills even when they are out of school. Students learning at home require no learning materials but there is the option to provide printable worksheets and additional support via SMS.

This program is appropriate for children ages 3-5 and the approach builds off decades of research into the science of supporting healthy child development. Early Childhood is a critical period for brain development and it is essential that children receive appropriate cognitive stimulation, social-emotional learning and motor skill development. Another important component is family-child interactions through play and our program incorporates family member engagement during the motor skill activities.

Our ECE program builds the following skills: foundational phonics and phonemic awareness, reading comprehension and early language. Each lesson starts with an introductory health and safety message and integrates play, song and movement through social-emotional activities and fine and gross motor skill practice. This is a crucial stage for students to continue learning the foundational skills that they need to master to be successful later in their education.

COVID-19 Teaching By Radio Program

Country: Liberia

Subject: Language Arts

COVID-19 has led to widespread school closures around the world, presenting unique and unprecedented challenges for students and teachers. In response to this crisis, Rising Academies is designing a radio-based teacher professional development program so that all teachers are ready to return to the classroom as soon as schools reopen. Our content will facilitate continuous professional development for teachers while schools are closed.

We will leverage the curriculums we have designed and refined over the past 6 years working with teachers and students in West Africa. Our established teacher training curriculum will shape the design of the program.

COVID-19 Teaching By Radio Program

Country: Liberia

Lesson #5

Subject: Language Arts

With the closure of schools due to the COVID19 pandemic, Rising has adapted our Secondary Literacy content to create a radio program that will strengthen and build students’ language acquisition and key comprehension skills even when they are out of school. Our approach builds off decades of research into the science of how children learn to read, and read to learn. Students learning at home require no learning materials but there is the option to provide additional support via SMS.

Our reading program has been formatted into four ranges for Junior Secondary School and three ranges for Senior Secondary School designed to cover a breadth of comprehension skills that progress in complexity. Each lesson begins with a mindfulness activity to provide students a routine and set the tone, and followed by instruction and closing off with a health and safety message. Students will engage with texts read aloud in a variety of ways; such as discussion and writing. Additionally, lessons will provide a “think aloud” model for reading strategies for students to build their knowledge for obtaining key ideas and details in complex text. The learning content focuses on the development of priority skills that all students need to master to successfully pass many national exams.