The spark will die if it is not given the fuel right away. When the concept of double-digit multiplication was introduced, he caught on with very little instruction and started creating problems on his own. He would always be the first one finished with his assignments and was frequently asked by others for help. It was like having another teacher in class. Consider for a moment what would happen if the student is asked to progress at the same rate as the rest of the class.
Curriculum compacting is a procedure that allows for the streamlining of the regular curriculum.
Compacting is accomplished by first assessing the students' level of academic performance and eliminating or reducing portions of lessons to address the areas in need of instruction. This eliminates repetition and may also decrease the amount of time needed for mastery of particular concepts. This could take the form of allowing him to pursue a Type III enrichment that may or may not involve the concept of multiplication. An important point to remember is that the learning needs to be meaningful and engaging to the student.