SmartCampLite is a shorter version of the SmartCamp program. While the SmartCamp program is an annual offering, the Lite version is typically a 8-10 week long intervention, sometimes offered twice in the same academic year in the selected partner school. In all aspects, the Lite program has the same offerings as the main one, except that motivational, craft and fun items are significantly reduced.

Methodology

• Daily two (2) hours of direct in-class intervention.
• Assessment of individual student’s learning levels of classes VI, VII & VIII through a baseline test. Segregation and merging of students across classes into A, B and C sections based on baseline test performance.
• Lesson Plans customised, developed and appropriate learning instructions given to teachers.
• Use of Play-way method of learning.
• Use of educational course related soft-ware, instructional videos, graphics and third-party school software, apart from printed materials and books.
• Dual/Multiple teachers in a single class.
• Weekly Tests and a Formal Monthly Formative assessment to track each
• individual student’s learning and provide feedback to the teachers (use of “HotSpot” visual graphics charts).
• Summative assessments to track absolute improvement of each student.

SAF deploys various computer and technology aids and kits and modern play way and participatory methods to make it an immersive experience for the students. Extensive utilisation of Computer Lab and Mobile Technology/Apps is also resorted to.

To inculcate desirable values amongst the students, it is a regular practice for the teachers to start each day with an anecdotal narration highlighting a particular value. The students are also encouraged to share their experiences.

Educational excursions to Science Centre, Math Lab and Planetarium are organised.