Each participant has a determined role in helping the group reach their goal. Not synonymous with group work. Creative Thinking Skills - Activities or assignments which require the students to operate at the levels of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Early Entrance - An acceleration strategy whereby students enter kindergarten or first grade earlier than the age usually prescribed. Options vary by building.
Groups change regularly according to purpose or topic.
Grade Level Acceleration - A method whereby students move ahead one or more years beyond the next level in the normal sequence of promotion. Literature Circles - A model of instruction where several books of varying degrees of difficulty are read by children in small groups. These selections have a central theme, could be written by the same author, or could center on a certain style of writing. They are tools that can be used to explore topics or practice skills. Teachers can adjust the tasks to readiness levels or learning styles of different learners.