What should a mastery-focused curriculum include?

What mastery-focused curriculum should do

Progress slows down when missing prerequisites stay hidden.

• Surface weak prerequisite skills early
• Give focused practice on a small set of skills
• Mix in older skills so retention stays strong
• Show progress across weeks, not just one worksheet

A practical educator test

If you cannot tell what a learner is stuck on or what to practice tomorrow, the curriculum is making your job harder than it should.