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Haverford Township SD moves to end leveling in third-grade math, cites equity and student engagement
Summary
District leaders recommended ending reading and math "leveling" in third grade, saying flexible heterogeneous classes, cluster grouping and data-driven "win time" will support both struggling and advanced students; trustees asked for disaggregated growth data and clarity on cluster implementation.
Administrators recommended the district stop assigning students to fixed math levels in third grade and instead rely on heterogeneous classrooms with flexible small-group "win time" supports.
"This decision is grounded in what research tells us about how students learn best and how we can maximize long term outcomes for all students," a presenter told the board, saying the change is meant to increase access while maintaining high expectations for all learners. (Speaker: Miss Leach, Chestnut Wall principal)
Nut graf: The presentation built on the district's ELA unleveling pilot in fourth and fifth grades, where administrators reported largely positive…
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