Divisional Classrooms
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From a social/emotional standpoint, there are benefits as well. The "olders" usually have a greater level of academic and social responsibility within the classroom. This structure helps children appreciate where they are instead of striving for status that they have not yet reached. In general, ages break out as follows:
Multi-age classes allow children to grow into themselves without the arbitrary need to move linearly when biological growth, physical and intellectual growth, and maturity are not advancing at the same pace. |
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At Renaissance Academy, we work on a divisional format rather than a
traditional grade format. Our classes are multi-age with an approximate two year
span. The academic benefits to this are many as students always have a "cluster
group" with which to work in the various curricular content areas. The group can
be content driven as opposed to age driven. 