About the Research

What to do if children in the first and second grades of primary school have difficulties in following math lessons? Parents are not always able to convey supposedly simple content at home in such a way that the child understands it. The “LernKidS”-project by Pro Mente Salzburg trains parents and learning buddies in such a way that learning together with the child is as effective and fun as possible.

In the first phase of the project, the parents concerned will be informed about the project. They take part in workshops and receive learning materials specifically designed for the needs of children and parents to study at home together. Moreover, LernKidS offers regular follow-up tests for participating children and the opportunity for regular online consultations for parents and learning buddies. Morever. A learning platform offers parents and learning buddies additional ongoing support.

Research Methods

• Development of an online questionnaire for participating parents and learning buddies, to grasp effects of “LernKidS” on children’s progress in math
• Regular follow-up tests for children on their progress with math
• Semi-structured interviews with the parents/learning buddies at the beginning and end of each project phase

Milestones/Output

• Preparation of an interim and final report
• Proof of project effects on the progress in math of participating children
• Identification of possible learnings for future projects