Cognitive Strategies
Georgia would have benefited from this strategy because they allow for mixed grade-level classes.
What are cross-graded classes?
Having teachers who empower and affirm students helped Georgia overcome this character trait.
What is perfectionism?
What is cluster grouping?
Georgia refused to learn them in the third grade because she thought it was a waste of time and disliked memorizing "useless" facts.
What are times tables?
The type of gifted learner that Georgia developed into throughout her school years.
What is an autonomous learner?
This would have provided Georgia with a mentor to help her develop in the area of the arts, since these classes were typically under-funded and taught by unqualified teachers.
What is a mentorship?
A piece of legislation that focused on the needs of students falling behind in reading and math. Georgia was born and went to school during this era.
It is similar to an IB program, but students are given more choice in their curriculum and electives.
What is the Cambridge Program?
This strategy links core classes together instead of treating them as separate blocks during the day.
What are multidisciplinary core classes?
Georgia was motivated by these things and typically help leadership positions within these classes.
What is the arts?
Georgia received admission and will hopefully be attending in the fall.
What is Savannah College of Art and Design?
Georgia struggled with memorization and rote problems, but used her artistic abilities to help her excel in these areas.
What are math and science?