madeinuk - so glad your DD had a great time!!!
Hmmm...we've had similar comments about group exercises at times at "regular" school, as well (I'll just say it - my DD can be bossy, opinionated). Glad your DD showed that she can shine in this area, as well!
Yes, our DDs are very similar aren't they? So I would expect your DD to do better with an ability grouped class too. Here is what DD said about her group exercise experiences in both environments last night:-
Her: At the camp I didn't have to explain, others were just 'there' whereas at school I have to explain every little step on things that are just obvious to me.
Me: So it is like programming a computer - you need to supply every step?
Her: No! A computer tells you when you are wrong or it doesn't get what you are telling it right away. Whereas in the class group exercise someone will sit there nodding their head looking interested as though they are following along but at the end will say 'why are we doing this again?' - I find it SO FRUSTRATING!!!!
Sharing this here to see if others elicit a similar response when asking their kids.
