Learning is fun. Teachers and texbooks are the source of truth and information. Teachers expect each student to work at his full potential. Child competes against self. Emphasis on grades.
Students compete with one another.
Long blocks of study time foster concentration and study skills. Frequent interruptions with bells and changing classes. Teacher observes child's progress, encouraging more challenge, as needed. Lesson plan limits child's depth of involvement. Three year age span fosters peer teaching and multi-level learning.