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I teach in a multi-age class, and it seems that usually
more of my older students are also my lower students
(though there is definitely a mix) My school overlaps, so
there is K-1, 1-2, 2-3, etc. This allows for mixing kids by
ability a bit.

My problem is mostly when it comes to small groups. I do
small groups for reading, spelling and math. They are
ability based, and not by age. I teach a 2/3 class, and
actually have a 2nd grade math group, a 3rd grade, and an
advanced 3rd grade. But my question is about the kids that
fall high or low. If I have a 3rd grader doing 2nd grade
math, and in 4th grade they do 3rd, and in 5th grade they
do 4th--- then they graduate our school never having done
5th grade math. However, we are MEETING the child where she
is at as well as definitely giving the child challenging
work at his or her ability. Sometimes they may catch up,
but what if they don't?

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