Composite and mixed-ability classes often contain students working at different year levels or stages of learning.
Matific provides several features that help teachers differentiate instruction while keeping students together in the same class. By combining personalized learning pathways, learning levels, groups, assigned work, and Focus Topics, teachers can ensure every student receives learning experiences appropriate to their needs.
How Matific Supports Composite Classes
Matific allows teachers to:
Adjust individual student learning levels
Create groups for differentiated instruction
Assign activities to specific students or groups
Set Focus Topics aligned with classroom learning goals
Provide personalized learning pathways through Adventure Island
These features help students work toward their learning goals while remaining part of the same classroom community.
Step 1: Organize Students by Learning Needs
Begin by identifying students who require different levels of support or extension.
Teachers may wish to:
Create groups based on year level
Create groups based on ability level
Create groups for intervention or extension programs
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💡 Groups make it easier to assign targeted activities and Focus Topics to specific students.
Step 2: Adjust Student Learning Levels
Students in a composite class may not all be working at the same curriculum level.
Adjusting a student's learning level allows Matific to present activities that better match their current understanding and learning needs.
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💡 Learning levels can be adjusted independently for each student without affecting other students in the class.
Step 3: Use Focus Topics to Align Learning
Focus Topics help direct students toward the concepts that are covered in class.
Teachers can:
Set Focus Topics for the whole class
Assign Focus Topics to groups
Assign Focus Topics to individual students
Schedule Focus Topics in advance
Select multiple Focus Topics at once
This allows all students to work toward the same learning objective while receiving personalized support where needed.
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Step 4: Assign Activities to Groups or Students
Teachers can assign specific activities to reinforce classroom instruction or provide additional support.
Activities can be assigned to:
The whole class
Individual groups
Selected students
This makes it easy to provide differentiated learning experiences without creating separate classes.
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Step 5: Monitor Progress and Provide Support
Use Matific's reports and insights to monitor student progress and identify areas where additional support may be needed.
Regularly reviewing student performance can help teachers:
Identify learning gaps
Track growth over time
Adjust learning levels when required
💡 Students can work at different starting points while progressing toward the same learning goals.
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Example: A Year 4/5 Composite Class
A teacher may create separate groups for Year 4 and Year 5 students within the same class.
They can then:
Assign different activities to each group
Set different Focus Topics where needed
Adjust individual learning levels
Monitor progress through reports
This allows students to receive learning experiences appropriate to their needs while remaining in a single class.
Need More Help?
If you need help setting up a composite class, feel free to contact our Support Team using the link below. We're happy to help.