Cluster grouping addresses the needs of academically advanced students by providing interaction with peers of similar ability. Three or more academically advanced students are placed in a classroom with other students of like ability. In grades 1-3, students who demonstrate high ability are clustered with like ability peers to facilitate instruction and learning. Teachers are given release time to plan as well as opportunities to attend workshops on specific topics such as curriculum mapping or characteristics of giftedness. Delivery systems include enrichment, acceleration, learning centers, team teaching, flexible grouping, curriculum compacting, independent study, interdisciplinary curriculum, thematic instruction, and tiered assignments.
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