I have found a link between this subject and another I am currently studying, "Developing an Inclusive Classroom". I have just completed an assignment on the needs of gifted and talented students within the classroom. I am only beginning to understand the depth of difference between the needs and abilities of students, however I can see the benefit of implementing programs which allow students to work at their own pace, and at a level that suits their needs.
Again a personal account, my younger son is in a year two classroom in a small school. He has reached level 28 in PM readers, and is working at a year 3/4 maths level (I am not biased - I also realise that like his mum, he is extremely uncoordinated in sports, and lacks in many social areas). While much is written about students with learning difficulties and disabilities, unfortunately many 'look over' students who are gifted, with the belief that these students are already able to learn. Having a son who is working at a level above the specific essential learnings for his grade in subjects, I applaud programs like Mathletics and Intrepica which allow all students to work at their own pace, and level of ability. I can't wait to explore Quest Atlantis and see whether this is possible through this program also.
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