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  • Why Discover U
    • Mission, Vision & Values
    • Curriculum
    • No Homework
    • Clubs
    • Specials
    • 6th Grade: Youth Entrepreneurs
    • 5 Reasons Why
    • Exceptional Student Services
    • FAQ
  • Parent Resources
    • Student Handbook
    • 2019-2020 School Calendar
    • Monthly Newsletter
    • ParentVue
    • Dress Code
    • School Supply Lists
    • School Lunch/Breakfast Program >
      • Local Wellness Policy
      • Summer Food Program
    • Before/After School Program
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    • Fundraising Opportunities for Discover U
    • Tax Credit
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Montessori vs Traditional
Educational Comparison

Montessori


Non-graded  (two or three year age span)


Students “work” at tables, group lessons on floor with freedom of movement


Children pursue their own  self-paced curriculum, individually or in small groups, in various parts of environment


Child centered


Children work independently


Non-competitive


Purposeful  and self-selected work provides internal self-discipline 
 

Through observation, teacher adjusts instruction to child’s learning style.  Most lessons given on a one to one basis.


Practical life skills are central to overall curriculum
 

Child  can work where he/she is comfortable, moves around and talks at will (yet  disturbs not the work of others



 

Traditional


Children  grouped chronologically


Class seated at desks much of the time


 
Class, as a group, studies one subject at a time


 
Teacher  centered


Children are dependent on the teacher


Competitive


Discipline is external to child via the authority of the teacher


 
Instruction, both individual and group, is adapted to adult’s teaching style.  Most lessons given in small to large group.


Child  expected to have acquired self-care skills prior to entering school

Child  assigned own chair and expected to spend most of the school day stationary.

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Discover U elementary school​

Angela Wegner, School Leader 
13226 N. 113th Ave Youngtown, AZ 85363
Office: (623) 974-4827
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