Students at Burchfield Primary School exercised their minds and bodies to prepare for a strong showing in the PSSAs. Six years ago, Burchfield physical education teacher Mr. Brough and third-grade teacher Ms. Dugan recognized that combining movement with memory would help students retain and recall information. Dugan shares, “we incorporate kinesthetic learning to help reinforce the math skills that have been taught throughout the year to prepare for the PSSAs. I asked the staff from Fit 4 Boxing Club to help demonstrate fitness movements and drills based around our math concepts. This is a fantastic way to promote muscle memory!”

Students rotate through four activity stations in the parking lot. At each station, they complete math problems and boxing moves.

Special thanks to the team from Fit 4 Boxing, Ms. Dugan, and Mr. Brough for such a creative and fun way to review and build confidence!