text: Assigning the projects to students can show the teacher many things. Summer projects can show the teacher what type of learner their student is. They can show what they've learned, their capabilities, and how much effort they put into their work. Teachers want their students to pass, and care about all of their students. Summer projects are ways to learn about their students and follow their progress. Summer projects help students get prepared for the lesson they will learn. Students being prepared for an upcoming lesson is essential in order to not make the students feel confused at the beginning. A strong start to a school year can determine the rest of the year. Students don't know how much a summer project has taught them until the year starts. When the student understands the lesson being taught, the school year will come much easier.