Montessori Schools vs Traditional Schools

MONTESSORI VS TRADITIONAL RESEARCH & ANALYSIS MONTESSORI SCHOOL VS TRADITIONAL SCHOOL MONTESSORI SKILLS GAINED SKILL INDEPENDENCE 1 Students learn to decide for themselves and plan out their own daily activities. SKILL CREATIVITY Students are encouraged to use their creative abilities. 2 SKILL SOCIAL SKILLS 3 Positive social interactions and greater social development in the areas of reasoning, justice, and fairness. CONCLUSION Additional skills that are vital in living a good life are developed in Montessori Skills that aren't specifically addressed in traditional school systems. MONTESSORI EDUCATION HOW DO THEY DO IN HIGH-SCHOOL? CALIFORNIA ACHIEVEMENT TEST: 10-20 Points higher than traditional school students. Graduation rate School success rate WJ BATTERY TEST: Language Grade-level retention rate Grammar Math & Problem Solving X Dropping grades X Social problems TRADITIONAL SCHOOL DIFFICULTIES X Lack of Interest MONTESSORI VS TRADTIONAL MONTESSORI BENEFITS MONTESSORI TRADITIONAL STRUCTURE The no-structure method allows students to find their Interests and learn how to make responsible decislons. No structure Structured TEXTBOOKS/GRADES With Montessorl, chlldren are taught to learn to use all avallable resources to understand subjects. They learn to master all of the concepts In a subject. AGE-GROUPS Older chlldren are able to help younger ones and udents n people of No textbooks or grades Textbooks Grades Mixed Age-Groups Same Age- Groups different age groups MONTESSORI SUMMARY WHAT ARE THE MAIN ADVANTAGES? CREATIVITY INDEPENDENCE SOCIAL SKILLS EDUCATION Studies have shown in increase in creative ability and ability to expréss themselves better than traditional school students. Students learn how to make decisions and take responsibility for their actíons, preparing them for real life situationw. Leadership and problem solving abilities are also acquired. Students learn how to socialize with kids of different ages and learn how to solve social problems using reason and rationality. Studies have shown an increase in academic performance with students in the montessori program. PRIMANTI SOURCES: The Montessori Foundation, Daily Montessori, Montessori Answers, Montessori AMI MONTESSORI SCHOOL