{"id":19955,"date":"2021-07-19T09:00:51","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T14:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/?p=19955"},"modified":"2026-01-02T09:17:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T15:17:23","slug":"mastery-based","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/mastery-based\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 5 Reasons to Choose a Mastery-Based Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you purchase a homeschooling program, you have a choice to make. Do you place your child according to grade level, or do you place your child according to ability? Your decision will play a significant role in whether your child experiences success or frustration and failure.<\/p>\r\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\r\n<p>Many core subjects, such as reading, spelling, and math, rely on students to build knowledge and understanding in a step-by-step fashion. If a foundational concept is weak, the next one becomes harder. A mastery-based math, reading, or spelling program helps children move forward confidently, one solid skill at a time.<\/p>\r\n<p>Watch the video below to learn the important difference between grade-level-based programs and mastery-based programs or read on to discover more.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"video-container medium\">\r\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" class=\"video youtube\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nxpaj9uIzMQ?rel=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<p>First, let\u2019s take a quick look at the grade-level&nbsp;choice.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Why Isn't a Grade-Level Program Best for My Child?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>Let me explain it this way.<\/p>\r\n<p>Bea is three years old. She has participated in agility classes, and she loves running through the tunnels and weaving through the bars.<\/p>\r\n<p>Buffy is also three years old. She has taken basic obedience classes, but she has never seen a tunnel or weaving bars before.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mastery-Based-Dogs-Side-By-Side-750x275-optimized.png\" alt=\"An illustration of two dogs, Bea and Buffy, standing next to each other. Bea is a tall poodle with long legs, while Buffy is a short bulldog with short legs.\" width=\"750\" class=\"center\" \/>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Would you put both dogs in the same agility class?<\/p>\r\n<p>Of course not. Bea\u2014with her natural aptitude and previous experience\u2014is ready for the more advanced Level 2 class, but Buffy belongs in the Level 1 beginner\u2019s class.<\/p>\r\n<p>What would happen if you put both dogs in a Level 2 class? Buffy would likely fail because she would never be able to perform at the same level as dogs who have already mastered the Level 1 course.<\/p>\r\n<p>So what does all that have to do with kids and curriculum? Let\u2019s connect the dots.<\/p>\r\n<p>Some people might say, \u201cMy ten-year-old is in third grade, so I need the third grade spelling book for him.\u201d But we would never say, \u201cBea and Buffy are both three years old; they should be in the same agility class.\u201d So here\u2019s a question for you: If you wouldn\u2019t expect a dog to skip the Level 1 course and go straight to the Level 2 course, why would you expect a child to?<\/p>\r\n<p>Maybe it\u2019s time to rethink how we place our children in reading, spelling, and math programs. Two children who are the same age may be at very different points in their educational journey. Expecting them to move at the same pace simply because they\u2019re in the same grade would be just as unfair as asking Buffy to skip Level 1 agility.<\/p>\r\n<p>After all ...<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Age Is Just a Number<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>The story of Bea and Buffy illustrates that age and grade aren\u2019t reliable indicators of which level you should place a dog (or a child) in. Common sense tells us that since not all ten-year-olds have the same educational background, they probably don\u2019t have the same reading, spelling, or spelling ability either.<\/p>\r\n<p>For example, some ten-year-olds can easily spell words like <em><span class=\"italic\">pigeon<\/span><\/em> and <em><span class=\"italic\">partridge<\/span><\/em>, while others may still be trying to grasp the idea that the letter G can make different sounds in different situations. Some ten-year-olds can spell circles around most adults, while others have their parents shaking their heads in dismay at their <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/category\/struggling-learners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">spelling struggles.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>It really doesn\u2019t matter whether the differences are the result of natural ability or previous teaching. The fact is, your child is very likely functioning at a different reading and spelling level than her friends. And it would be unfair to force your child and her friends all into the same level just because they are the same age.<\/p>\r\n<p>In math it\u2019s the same story. Two children who are the same age may have very different math experiences\u2014one may already understand multiplication, while another is still solidifying addition and subtraction facts.<\/p>\r\n<p>Age is never the best indicator of academic ability, so let\u2019s consider these&nbsp;five compelling reasons to opt for&nbsp;a mastery-based program instead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>5 Reasons Mastery-Based Programs Are Better for Dogs (and for Kids!)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>Mastery-based programs make learning easier by placing high priority on five important elements. Let\u2019s take a closer look at these five elements and how we apply them in our curriculum.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\">\r\n  <h3>Your child is placed according to ability so that the program can meet your child right where she is.<\/h3>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mastery-Based-Agility-Ramp-200x200-optimized.png\" alt=\"An illustration of Bea climbing over an obstacle, with the number one next to her.\" class=\"left\" width=\"200\" \/>\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>As we illustrated earlier, a mastery-based program lets you focus on your child\u2019s <span class=\"italic\">ability<\/span> instead of on her&nbsp;age or grade level. Mastery-based math, spelling, and reading programs begin where your child\u2019s understanding lags\u2014filling in any gaps before introducing new material. That\u2019s why we have your child take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allaboutlearningpress.com\/placement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">placement test<\/a> before beginning <em><span class=\"italic\">All About Reading<\/span><\/em>, <em><span class=\"italic\">All About Spelling<\/span><\/em>, or <em><span class=\"italic\">All About Math<\/span><\/em>. This sets your child up for success by allowing instruction to meet her right where she is.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\">\r\n  <h3>You are free to introduce new material at whatever pace is best for your child.<\/h3>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mastery-Based-Agility-Tunnel-200x200-optimized.png\" alt=\"An illustration of Buffy standing an obstacle, with the number two next to her.\" width=\"200\" class=\"left\" \/>\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>A mastery-based program teaches at your child\u2019s pace instead of at a rigid pace set by a curriculum. <em><span class=\"italic\">All About Reading<\/span><\/em>, <em><span class=\"italic\">All About Spelling<\/span><\/em>, and <em><span class=\"italic\">All About Math<\/span><\/em> help you pace your lessons so the material is efficiently learned and effectively retained, setting the stage for long-term learning. This gradual, incremental approach respects your child\u2019s developmental level and allows her to slow down or speed up as needed. Anna Gillingham, one of the founders of the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/spelling-orton-gillingham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Orton-Gillingham<\/a> approach, put it this way: \u201cGo as fast as you can, but as slow as you must.\u201d<\/p>\r\n  <p>If multiplication facts need more time to sink in, you can pause and review; if fractions come easily, you can move ahead. Similarly, if a child needs more time with certain letter combinations, it\u2019s better to give them the time they need rather than rushing them through. Mastery-based math, reading, and spelling instruction gives you that freedom.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\">\r\n  <h3>Consistent review makes learning \u201cstick.\u201d<\/h3>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mastery-Based-Agility-Ring-200x200-optimized.png\" alt=\"An illustration of Bea jumping through a hoop, with the number three next to her.\" class=\"left\" width=\"200\" \/>\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>The goal of mastery-based lessons is to make sure that <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/making-it-stick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">learning \u201csticks\u201d<\/a>\u2014that the brain is able to permanently store, manage, and retrieve information for later use. It\u2019s the \u201csticking\u201d part that matters. Concepts that are forgotten are not mastered. Simply put, long-term learning should be the&nbsp;main goal of your teaching. In <em><span class=\"italic\">All About Reading<\/span><\/em> and <em><span class=\"italic\">All About Spelling<\/span><\/em>, we help you accomplish that goal by building daily practice and cumulative review into every single lesson. That way, you never have to worry about whether you\u2019re doing enough.<\/p>\r\n  <p>Math learning sticks the same way reading rules do\u2014through regular review and application. In <em><span class=\"italic\">All About Math<\/span><\/em>, daily spiral review reinforces previously learned concepts so children never forget key skills.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\">\r\n  <h3>With mastery-based programs, there are no gaps.<\/h3>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mastery-Based-Agility-Tunnel-optimized.png\" alt=\"An illustration of Buffy climbing through a tunnel, with the number four next to her.\" class=\"left\" width=\"200\" \/>\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>Nothing brings long-term learning to a screeching halt like encountering missing bits of knowledge. It\u2019s essential in mastery-based learning that <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/the-no-gaps-approach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">no knowledge gaps exist<\/a>. Then as you teach new skills and provide practice and review, you also monitor your child\u2019s progress so you know he\u2019s really learning. This continual process of teaching, monitoring, and offering feedback is&nbsp;necessary to ensure that no gaps surface down the road.<\/p>\r\n  <p>Because reading, spelling, and math are cumulative, even a small misunderstanding can make learning future topics very difficult. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allaboutlearningpress.com\/blog\/orton-gillingham-approach-for-math\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mastery-based approach<\/a> closes those gaps early, ensuring smooth progress.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<h3>Your child moves on to the next level only after the content has been mastered.<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mastery-Based-Agility-Weave-200x200-optimized.png\" alt=\"An illustration of Bea weaving through agility poles, with the number five next to her.\" class=\"left\" width=\"200\" \/>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>This is an area where mastery-based programs <span class=\"italic\">really<\/span> differ from grade-level programs.<\/p>\r\n<p>Completing a grade is <span class=\"italic\">not<\/span> the same thing as mastering a level. In a grade-level program, when your child completes Grade 6, he moves on to Grade 7 regardless of whether he has mastered the content in Grade 6. Just imagine the miserable cycle of defeat and frustration that this can create for you and your child. But it doesn\u2019t have to be this way. With a mastery-based program, your child moves on to the next level <span class=\"italic\">only<\/span> after he has mastered the content in the previous level.<\/p>\r\n<p>In reading and spelling, this means students learn how letters combine to make different sounds, helping them spell longer words or sound out new words when reading. In math, this means your child moves forward only when they can confidently demonstrate both the \u201chow\u201d and the \u201cwhy.\u201d True mastery leads to real understanding instead of simple memorization.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Main Differences between Grade-Level and Mastery-Based Lessons<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>The video below summarizes the differences between the two approaches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"video-container medium\">\r\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" class=\"video youtube\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4PDRLsoKsaw?rel=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<h2>You May Have to Buck the System<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>The concept of a mastery-based program may be new to you and to those around you. After all, it is so \u201cnormal\u201d to place your child according to age or grade. But there are so many factors other than age\u2014including experience, innate ability, and opportunity\u2014that contribute to where a child is academically.<\/p>\r\n<p>Just as we wouldn\u2019t expect a ten-year-old to perform at the same music or athletic level as every other ten-year old, we shouldn\u2019t use age as a way to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/aas-right-time-to-start\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">determine placement in a spelling program<\/a>. This may mean letting your child spend extra time mastering a tricky math concept or advancing ahead of peers in reading or spelling\u2014both perfectly normal in a mastery-based program.<\/p>\r\n<p>When you teach a child at her instructional level, she can blossom! And you can relish the fact that you are providing long-term learning.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>The Bottom Line on Mastery-Based Curriculum<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>Every child is more than just her&nbsp;\u201cgrade\u201d or numerical age. A child's unique experiences and aptitude play an important role in where she&nbsp;should be placed in terms of ability.<\/p>\r\n<p>That\u2019s why <em><span class=\"italic\">All About Reading<\/span><\/em>, <em><span class=\"italic\">All About Spelling<\/span><\/em>, and <em><span class=\"italic\">All About Math<\/span><\/em> are mastery-based programs that:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li>Place your child according to ability<\/li>\r\n  <li>Teach your child at his or her pace<\/li>\r\n  <li>Use consistent review to achieve permanent learning<\/li>\r\n  <li>Have carefully sequenced lessons with no gaps<\/li>\r\n  <li>Progress to the next level only after mastery is achieved<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to buck the system and experience the amazing progress your child can make when she\u2019s working at the right ability level, be sure to check out our&nbsp;curriculum! And if you ever need a helping hand, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allaboutlearningpress.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">we\u2019re here for you<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"boxItemContainer\">\r\n  <div class=\"boxItem _3up clearfix\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allaboutlearningpress.com\/all-about-reading\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n      <br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/AAR-450x320-optimized.png\" alt=\"All About Reading product line\" width=\"472\" \/>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"boxItem _3up clearfix\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allaboutlearningpress.com\/all-about-spelling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n      <br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/AAS-450x320-optimized.png\" alt=\"All About Spelling product line\" width=\"475\" \/>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"boxItem _3up clearfix\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allaboutlearningpress.com\/all-about-math\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n      <br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/AAM-L1-L3-450x320-optimized.png\" alt=\"All About Math product line\" width=\"475\" \/>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<p>What has been your experience with mastery-based lessons versus grade-level lessons? Do you have anything else to share? Let me know in the comments below!<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mastery-based curriculum makes learning easier by placing high priority on these five important elements. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1268,"featured_media":20060,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[7,6],"tags":[27],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Top 5 Reasons to Choose Mastery-based Curriculum<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Find out why mastery-based curriculum for teaching reading, spelling, and math is more effective than grade-level-based curriculum!\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/mastery-based\/\" \/>\n<meta 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