General Feedback for Section 1.2 Check-Up
Q1. Nadia is a third grader who goes across the hall for fourth-grade reading instruction. Which type of acceleration is this an example of?
a. Cluster grouping
b. Subject acceleration
c. Full-grade acceleration
d. Compacting
Correct answer: b. This student is being accelerated but only for a single domain.
Q2. Ian is going to move from the end of fourth grade straight to sixth grade at the middle school next year. Which type of acceleration is this an example of?
a. Cluster grouping
b. Subject acceleration
c. Full-grade acceleration
d. Compacting
Correct answer: c. This student is being accelerated in all content areas by going straight to sixth grade.
Q3. True or False? A student entering kindergarten at age 4 is an example of full-grade acceleration.
a. True
b. False
Correct answer: a. This is no different from a student skipping a grade level or graduating high school early.
Q4. True or False? Acceleration requires that the student physically change classrooms.
a. True
b. False
Correct answer: b. Acceleration can also involve students completing advanced / early content within their “grade-level” classroom.
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