[Kipp]

Another thing to change: Stop teaching to the lowest common denominator. This is essentially done so students won’t feel bad about not being in a top group. Most people find it acceptable to let the most athletic students play on varsity teams, but it’s not acceptable to let students who learn more quickly be in classes that progress at a faster pace.

[hanamizu]

Most people find it acceptable to let the most athletic students play on varsity teams, but it’s not acceptable to let students who learn more quickly be in classes that progress at a faster pace.

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I found a similar reaction from both kids and parents when it came to ball practice and homework. All of the kids understood the point of and need for practice. Even if they didn’t like it, they’d do it so they could play basketball. Homework? Completely different. Why should they have to do school work after school? Why work more to get better at school?

[hanamizu]

Most people find it acceptable to let the most athletic students play on varsity teams, but it’s not acceptable to let students who learn more quickly be in classes that progress at a faster pace.

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I found a similar reaction from both kids and parents when it came to ball practice and homework. All of the kids understood the point of and need for practice. Even if they didn’t like it, they’d do it so they could play basketball. Homework? Completely different. Why should they have to do school work after school? Why work more to get better at school?