What type of grouping strategy involves pre-testing to assess readiness?

Curriculum compacting is a grouping strategy specifically designed to identify students who have already mastered certain content areas through pre-testing. This process allows educators to assess students’ readiness and understanding before they engage with the curriculum. By evaluating students in this way, teachers can streamline their learning experience, allowing them to skip content they already know, thus making room for more advanced material or enriching activities tailored to their interests and abilities.

The essence of curriculum compacting lies in maintaining high academic standards while ensuring that students do not waste time revisiting material they have already mastered. It supports differentiated learning, enabling students to work at their own pace and engage with more challenging tasks, fostering an environment conducive to gifted and talented learners who require more depth and complexity in their studies.