SIMPLY CLASSICAL

Parents of children in these categories have expressed appreciation for the progress and success of their children learning from the Simply Classical Curriculum:

If your child scores “Yes” in 100% of the Readiness Skills across all categories, give the assessment for the next higher level.

By taking our Readiness Assessments.

When testing by Category (i.e. Language or Fine-Motor Skills): If your student scores “Yes” and “Emerging” for approximately 80% of the total items in a single category, he is ready for that level.

When testing by Level (i.e. Level 4): If your student scores “Yes” or “Emerging” for approximately 80% in all categories for that level, you may teach the entire level for that child.

NOTE: The category of reading is one exception to these rules, from Level 1 through Levels 11-12. If the main question scores, “No,” teach the prior level in reading. For example: “Knows most uppercase/lowercase letters.” “No.” Move to the prior level to solidify these letters.

If your child scores “No” in more than 20% of the Readiness Skills across most categories, administer the skills assessment from previous levels, until you find a level for which he appears ready. When he scores “Yes” or “Emerging” in approximately 80% of the readiness skills, teach the level.

If you know that your student has gaps in his learning, needs to build confidence, or requires a significantly slower pace, feel free to begin with a lower level. You may wish to increase the pace and then advance him more quickly to the next level when possible.

If he does not yet score 80% even in Level A, begin Level A. When you order Level A, you will receive a list of “Skills to Develop” with suggested activities for each category. Incorporate these activities into your daily schedule.

If he is weak in only one category, you might consider beginning the higher level with concurrent work in his weaker areas. You can adapt for his weaker areas, even as you teach him in his areas of strength. See the assessment and modification chapters in Simply Classical: A Beautiful Education for Any Child for detailed suggestions. A consultation with a specialist might be helpful to evaluate specific concerns. For example, an occupational therapist (OT) may assist with fine-motor or sensory concerns, a physical therapist (PT) for gross-motor or coordination delays, or a speech and language pathologist (SLP) for speech and language difficulties.

If you notice especially strong skills in a given category, you can provide enrichment activities in these areas to further nurture your child’s abilities and talents. When you order your package, you will find “Skills to Develop” for each level. Emphasize the enjoyable enrichment activities for the corresponding area of your student’s strengths.

Additional Resources:

Simply Classical Scope & Sequence and Tips for Transitioning to MP Classical Core

Recommendations for Simply Classical Students after Levels 11 & 12

Check out webinars from Cheryl Swope:

Simply Classical: Why and How

Simply Classical: What and When

Contact Cheryl Swope for Private Consultation:

Cheryl Swope: [email protected]