Study suggests an effective way for your child to get academic support is through their peers On average, students are losing up to two to four months’ worth of learning in math Tags: ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Research shows that due to COVID-19, students are more likely to fall behind in math than in reading. On average, students are losing up to two to four months’ worth of learning in math. Learning during a pandemic could be even more difficult for students with intellectual disabilities. Now, one study suggests that turning to classmates for support may be a solution.