Developed by Kathie Nunley, a high school teacher in Salt Lake City, the method allows students to learn at their own level, in their own learning style and demands the highest accountability standards. The C level consists of a wide variety of assignment choices with teach basic facts, skills, vocabulary and technique. The B level offers an assortment of projects students can complete to demonstrate an application of the knowledge and skills gained in the C level. The A level requires students to critically analyze a current issue in the real world which relates to the unit of study.
Students pick and choose their way through the various levels in their pursuit of a C, B or A grade.
Assignment choices include lecture, problem solving, textbook reading, computer work, videos, worksheets, artwork, models, demonstrations and research. This is accomplished through an oral defense of all C level assignments.