I think that cluster grouping can be used in elementary, as well as middle school, where honors classes are not already formed. For example, many middle schools have offerings for honors classes in Algebra and Language Arts, but gifted students are typically mainstreamed into subjects like science and social studies. So, I do believe that it is feasible to have cluster grouping in the middle school, provided there are not opportunities that already exist for Honors classes. As far as for larger schools and districts, I do think that cluster grouping works very well. But, for some rural communities, where there may be only 1 second grade teacher, for example, cluster grouping would not be necessary. However, opportunities should be provided for those gifted students to collaborate and learn from each other as far as group projects and research skills are concerned.
I think that cluster grouping can be used in elementary, as well as middle school, where honors classes are not already formed. For example, many middle schools have offerings for honors classes in Algebra and Language Arts, but gifted students are typically mainstreamed into subjects like science and social studies. So, I do believe that it is feasible to have cluster grouping in the middle school, provided there are not opportunities that already exist for Honors classes. As far as for larger schools and districts, I do think that cluster grouping works very well. But, for some rural communities, where there may be only 1 second grade teacher, for example, cluster grouping would not be necessary. However, opportunities should be provided for those gifted students to collaborate and learn from each other as far as group projects and research skills are concerned.
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