As nearly 20,000 high school students in Quebec begin their summer courses and prepare for retake exams, Alloprof professionals are ready to offer support. This year, the organization is extending its summer services from July 10 to 31, 2024, providing assistance by phone, text, chat, and through its Support Zone.
Alloprof has also conducted tours of schools in Quebec, Montreal, Laval, and Montérégie to present students with thousands of practical and free tools. These tools are designed to help students fully understand their challenging subjects and practice their skills, ultimately allowing them to pass their exams and progress to the next stage of their academic journey.
Here’s a look at the impact and use of Alloprof tools during the 2023 summer school period:
● Alloprof has assisted students 525,000 times across all services;
● The Alloprof team responded to over 55,000 requests in the Mutual Aid Zone (a 50% increase compared to the previous year);
● 250,000 concept sheets were consulted on the Alloprof website;
● Math and French were the subjects that generated the most questions, as in previous years.
“For students, learning that they have to take summer classes or retake exams is likely one of the worst pieces of news they can receive during their school career: it increases feelings of failure and often affects their self-confidence,” explains Pascal Bonaldo, Alloprof’s student services manager. “When our team works with these young people during our school tours or as part of our Ask a Teacher service, we take the time to highlight their perseverance and the efforts they have invested in improving. Most importantly, we ensure they have access to the best resources to fully understand the subject,” he adds.
Tailor-made tools for ministry exams
Alloprof offers a variety of exercises, worksheets, videos, and cheat sheets specifically designed to help students master the concepts covered in ministry exams. Regardless of the subject, Alloprof’s team of teachers is available to answer students’ questions via chat, text, or phone from Monday to Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The website also features numerous exercises to reinforce understanding and consolidate materials, exam simulations in certain subjects, and 30-minute videos called MiniRécups to validate comprehension. For the single French exam in secondary 5, students can access a help session presented by teachers, available on YouTube and TikTok.
Reducing the impact of learning slippage
Alloprof acknowledges the importance of rest and enjoyment during the summer to recharge and have fun. However, for many students, summer can also lead to a loss of academic achievements and a decline in learning due to a phenomenon called the “summer slide.” To prevent this, Alloprof provides parents with several activity ideas to ensure their children have fun while keeping their brains active for a confident return to school in September.
About Alloprof
Alloprof is a charitable organization dedicated to helping Quebec students turn academic challenges into successes by providing free, professional, and engaging services. To support this mission, Alloprof develops and offers online services and resources with the help of a passionate team of teachers and professionals. Alloprof assists 550,000 Quebec students annually, a total of 60 million times.
Alloprof Helps Quebec Students Conquer Summer Learning Loss and Prepare for Success
As thousands of high school students in Quebec gear up for summer courses and retake exams, Alloprof stands ready to provide crucial support. This year, the organization is kicking off its summer services earlier than ever, offering assistance from July 10 to 31, 2024, through phone, text, chat, and its comprehensive Support Zone.
Alloprof’s dedication to helping students succeed is evident in its proactive approach. The organization recently embarked on a school tour across Quebec, Montreal, Laval, and Montérégie, introducing students to the vast array of free tools designed to empower them. These resources aim to help students deeply understand challenging subjects and practice effectively, setting them up for success in their exams and future endeavors.
Summer 2023: A Showcase of Alloprof’s Impact
The profound impact of Alloprof’s services during the summer school period in 2023 is undeniable. Here’s a glimpse into the numbers:
- Alloprof provided support to students 525,000 times across all its services.
- The team addressed over 55,000 requests in the Mutual Aid Zone, a remarkable increase of over 50% compared to the previous year.
- Students consulted 250,000 concept sheets on the Alloprof website, demonstrating the value of its comprehensive resources.
- Mathematics and French remained the subjects generating the most questions, highlighting the ongoing need for support in these core disciplines.
Addressing the Emotional Impact of Summer Learning
Pascal Bonaldo, Alloprof’s student services manager, eloquently underscores the emotional challenges often faced by students during the summer months. “For students, learning that they will have to take summer classes or retake exams is probably one of the worst pieces of news to receive during their school career. It increases the feeling of failure and often damages their self-confidence,” he explains.
He emphasizes Alloprof’s commitment to fostering resilience and recognizing students’ efforts, stating, “When our team works with these young people during our class tours or as part of our Ask a Teacher service, we really take the time to highlight their perseverance and the efforts they have invested to improve. Above all, we make sure to provide them with the best resources to fully understand the subject.”
Tailored Support for Ministry Exams: Helping Students Master the Material
Alloprof goes beyond general academic support, offering specialized resources specifically tailored to help students excel in ministry exams. The organization provides a wealth of exercises, worksheets, videos, and cheat sheets designed to master the specific concepts tested in these crucial assessments.
Irrespective of the subject, students can connect with Alloprof’s team of teachers through chat, text, or phone from Monday to Thursday (5 p.m. to 8 p.m.) and Sundays (2 p.m. to 5 p.m.). The website serves as a comprehensive learning hub, offering a plethora of practice exercises, exam simulations for certain subjects, and engaging 30-minute videos known as MiniRécups, designed to reinforce comprehension. Students preparing for the French exam in secondary 5 can access helpful sessions presented by Alloprof teachers on both YouTube and TikTok.
Combatting the Summer Slide: Keeping Learning Alive
While summer is a time for relaxation and rejuvenation, Alloprof recognizes the significance of preventing the “summer slide,” a phenomenon characterized by learning loss and academic decline during the break. To combat this, Alloprof provides parents with numerous activity ideas to keep their children’s minds engaged and learning active over the summer months.
The organization’s website offers valuable guidance for parents seeking ways to make learning fun and engaging for their children. By incorporating educational activities into summertime routines, parents can ensure their children return to school in September feeling confident and prepared.
About Alloprof: A Beacon of Educational Support
Alloprof stands as a charitable organization dedicated to empowering Quebec students to overcome academic challenges and achieve success. This mission is realized through the development and delivery of free, professional, and engaging online services and resources, meticulously curated by a passionate team of teachers and professionals.
Alloprof proudly assists an impressive 550,000 students in Quebec annually, offering support 60 million times, solidifying its position as a cornerstone of educational support in the province.
