Multi-Age Classrooms

Redeemer School is now offering Multi-age Classroom Programs. Redeemer has consolidated grades by grouping students according to ability level rather than just grade level. The fluidity to progress at individual academic levels within each subject rather than grade levels are expected to bring the favorable results evidenced in the past few year’s achievement tests.
Math, Science, Computer, Spanish, Physical Education, Music and Art specialists allow the primary teacher to group the students according to ability levels. For example, when a group of fourth graders have met the fourth-grade standards (as set forth in the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards), they are moved to the next level in that content area. Similarly, students who struggle in an area work within peer groups for mastery. A certified teacher and a classroom assistant monitor groups. Generally, the staff : student ratio is 1:6. Mixed–age group interaction elicits specific pro-social behaviors such as helping, sharing, and taking turns. These are traits of emotional intelligence, essential for becoming a healthy and responsible adult.
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