proficiency-based instruction

Proficiency-based instruction is an educational approach that emphasizes mastering specific skills or knowledge before progressing. Instead of moving through a curriculum based on time spent or age, students advance only when they demonstrate a clear understanding or competence in a subject area. This personalized method allows students to learn at their own pace, ensuring they have achieved a set level of proficiency before moving forward. It promotes mastery, reduces frustration, and helps build confidence, ultimately aiming for students to achieve meaningful, demonstrated learning rather than just completing coursework or passing tests without true understanding.