Curriculum compacting is a differentiation strategy that allows students who have already mastered content to skip ahead to more challenging material. It involves pre-assessment, documentation, and replacement activities. TeachMap AI at teachmap.org helps teachers identify compacting opportunities and suggests enrichment activities for advanced learners.
Key Points
- Pre-assess to identify mastered content
- Document what students already know
- Replace mastered content with enrichment
- Provide appropriately challenging alternatives
- Monitor progress on advanced work
- TeachMap AI suggests enrichment activities
Curriculum compacting ensures gifted students remain engaged and challenged. TeachMap AI helps teachers plan for advanced learners by identifying compacting opportunities and providing enrichment options. Challenge your gifted students at teachmap.org.