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Elementary Programs

Multi-Age Grouping

Students work in flexible instructional groups, as well as in grade specific groups, for a significant portion of each day. This type of grouping allows children to learn at their own pace along with other children having similar interests and academic abilities. Classes are structured heterogeneously, including diverse abilities and ages, and use an integrated curriculum and authentic learning experiences.

Older and younger students work together, enhancing the academic abilities and the socialization skills of both. Younger students benefit from working with experienced older students. Older students are able to take on roles involving leadership and increased responsibility. Small subgroups of students in need of the same type of instruction also meet at certain times of the day.

Students complete all requirements of the Baltimore County Public Schools’ curricula.

For more information about multi-age grouping, please check the links below (not sponsored by Baltimore County Public Schools):

• Multiage Grouping and Academic Achievement - www.ed.gov/databases/
• Children’s Social Behavior in Relation to Participation in Mixed-Age or Same-Age Classrooms - ecrp.uiuc.edu/

Magnet Schools Offering Programs in Multi-Age Grouping