It is also possible to regroup students into the cluster activities as appropriate. For example, a child in a non-cluster classroom might have a special need for a more advanced mathematics challenge. That student can take her mathematics with the cluster group, if appropriate. And, members of the cluster will not be educationally isolated from the activities of the general classroom. For many activities all, or some, of the cluster students, will be regularly participating with other groups within the classroom.
Clustering involves flexible grouping.
We know also that as teachers develop experience in providing challenging material to cluster groups, they learn teaching techniques which benefit all students. They become better teachers, and they start to provide better instruction for all students. Research supports the conclusion that when schools begin clustering and provide adequate teacher training, all students benefit.