Acceleration - Best Practices by Ms. Gooding https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk en-us 2022-04-06 14:25:35 UTC 2022-04-06 15:27:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4a1.png Definition kngoodi https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132794894 Acceleration is a term that has been thrown around in education for decades. The central idea behind acceleration is meeting the needs of the student by putting them in the appropriate courses regardless of their age. ]]> 2022-04-06 14:52:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132794894 Example kngoodi https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132805179 A 12-year-old with the reading proficiency of a 14-year-old may need to be placed in an 8th or 9th grade English class to be challenged more.]]> 2022-04-06 14:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132805179 Early Admission kngoodi https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132813315 This type may allow for a young child to skip kindergarten or first grade because he or she is showing exceptional knowledge that meets a higher grade level's standards. ]]> 2022-04-06 15:01:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132813315 Early Entrance kngoodi https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132815641 Some students may qualify for early entrance to middle school, high school, college due to their achievements in content related work. This may also align with their social needs, as they are typically seen as showing more maturity. ]]> 2022-04-06 15:02:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132815641 Content-Specific Acceleration kngoodi https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132819578 This specific type does not require a student to skip a grade or multiple grades completely; instead, they may have an exceptional knowledge base for one particular subject and need to move to the next level. For example, a 6th grader may be on-grade level for social studies, science, and English, but need a more challenging math. As a result, the student takes 7th grade math. ]]> 2022-04-06 15:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132819578 Wasting Money kngoodi https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132831030 "The U.S. likely wastes tens of billions of dollars each year in efforts to teach students content they already know" ]]> 2022-04-06 15:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132831030 kngoodi https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132833829 Based on several studies to determine the affects of acceleration, researchers found that those who were provided acceleration opportunities made 5% more in their income compared to those who did not receive acceleration opportunities. ]]> 2022-04-06 15:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132833829 kngoodi https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132836080 The process of accelerating students does not typically cost money, as the individual is being moved up a level or provided opportunities in the school to seek out higher levels of content and challenges.]]> 2022-04-06 15:12:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132836080 kngoodi https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132839430 It is said that many educators do not like the idea of acceleration. As a result the process may be revoked or opportunities to provide acceleration as schools may not be occurring as often as they could be. ]]> 2022-04-06 15:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132839430 Social kngoodi https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132842801 Students who are gifted and provided accelerated opportunities tend to benefit academically and socially. This is because they are placed in groups with older, and more mature students that they can connect with better.]]> 2022-04-06 15:15:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132842801 kngoodi https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132849468 A Nation Deceived: A Nation How Schools Hold Back America’s Brightest Students. (2004). http://www.accelerationinstitute.org/Nation_Deceived/ND_v1.pdf
Recent studies look at the potential benefits of full-grade acceleration | National Association for Gifted Children. (n.d.). Www.nagc.org. http://www.nagc.org/blog/recent-studies-look-potential-benefits-full-grade-acceleration
Stop wasting money teaching millions of students content they already know. (n.d.). The Thomas B. Fordham Institute. https://fordhaminstitute.org/ohio/commentary/stop-wasting-money-teaching-millions-students-content-they-already-know
Types of Acceleration. (2015, March 17). Davidson Institute. https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/types-of-acceleration/
]]> 2022-04-06 15:18:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132849468 Differentiation kngoodi https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132858092 With the opportunity of accelerating students, teachers would have to less, if any, differentiation. This is because schools would be focused on the learning needs of individuals more than the content needs. ]]> 2022-04-06 15:23:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132858092 Gifted and Twice-Exceptional kngoodi https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132860279 Implementation of acceleration for students who are twice-exceptional take a lot more time. They may miss out on opportunities as a result]]> 2022-04-06 15:24:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132860279 Beyond School Programs kngoodi https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132863817 There are also programs students can complete beyond school including dual enrollment, online classes, mentorships, and extracurricular programs.]]> 2022-04-06 15:26:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132863817 Parental Involvement kngoodi https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132865862 It is important that parents are also involved in the acceleration decisions. Some parents may be less involved, though. It is also important that they are aware and educated on the opportunities. ]]> 2022-04-06 15:27:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kngoodi/i0rvnorhweauyklk/wish/2132865862