Creative Practice #15: Time is a variable. Let students re-take tests and re-submit essays. Work for mastery. "The Student is the Class"

 What does it mean to allow TIME to vary?


This talk by Alfredo de la Rosa, principal of Miami Arts Charter School, lays out the philosophy.




A school in Colombia uses the technique called "time is a variable." .... If we can stretch time for some students, then they can gain mastery.

The Fontan System

Time is a variable.   Let students re-take tests and re-submit essays.  Work for mastery.  See Soundcloud.com (Alfred de la Rosa, Miami Arts Charter School and Dr. Fischler)




Dr. Fischler talks about "sthe student is the class"   see also Personal Learning Plans




See commendtary about the Fontan method
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