Intellectual Development |
Work Habits/Outcome |
| Emphasis on individualized exercises geared to develop skill level |
Development of concentration |
| Selecting work choices based on interest and ability |
Development of self directed and responsible work habits and leadership skills |
| Participating in peer tutoring and group learning opportunities |
Heightened awareness of others and an increased ability to participate in group learning |
| Manipulation of sensorial mathematical materials |
Appreciation of association of quantity and symbol and place value |
| Exploration of basic mathematical operations with specifically designed materials |
Development of an understanding of the operations of whole numbers |
| Repetition of math materials designed for operational memorization |
Development of proficiency in abstract
mathematical operations
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| Exploration of geometric materials |
Increased awareness of spatial relationships and geometric concepts |
| Exploration of manuscript and cursive writing |
Enhanced ability to express in written form |
| Participation in exploration of children's literature and novels |
Development of reading comprehension skills and enhanced appreciation of literature |
| Examining the grammatical roles of words with specifically designed materials |
Development of understanding of the rules of English grammar |
| Exploring spelling rules |
Ability to express oneself in written form and the keys to written work |
| Analyzing sentences |
Development of an understanding of the roles of sentence components |
| Curricular activities that present the needs of peoples, cultures and traditions |
Appreciation of the interdependency of people and cultures |
| Curricular activities that promote respect and appreciation for the environment |
Development of responsibility for the environment and global citizenship |
| The opportunity to investigate a topic of interest |
Development of research skills |
