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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]At Brent, 3rd, 4th and 5th graders can loop up one, or even two grades for math instruction.  The excellent science teacher teaches 6th and 7th grade math pullouts for 4th and 5th graders.  This year, a couple of 5th graders were taught 7th grade math (pre-algebra).  Not bad at all.  [/quote]

Same at Murch for math. Also lots of open ended projects in all other subjects where kids pick the topic (relevant to the unit), choose the resources (with guidance), and choose the means to demonstrate what they know (powerpoint, research paper, write a play, tri-board, write a song, etc.). With guidance, the student basically chooses the level of challenge. They also have a period every day for either enrichment or support, depending on the child's needs. Lots of small group, leveled work and instruction in every core class. And they have SEM, and lately they have returned to the days of entering academic competitions (Math 8, Odyssey of the Mind, STEM challenge, Spelling Bee, Young Scientist Challenge). Science is hands on, field trips are frequent and excellent, and they do a ton of writing and speaking.[/quote]

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