Ski Slope Model for Mastery-based Learning

⚠️ Problem:
      Traditional curricula are one-size-fits-all, leaving teachers without tools to meet the needs of diverse learners—from neurodivergent students to those with physical or emotional challenges. Classrooms need scalable systems that support engagement, differentiation, and student ownership.

✅ Solution:
    Designed a differentiated, gamified learning pathway system using ski slope levels (Green Circle → Double Black Diamond) to scaffold progression. 

Key features:

• Students progress at their own pace, with support built into the framework.

• Higher-level tasks require creation, critique, and application of knowledge.

• Physical badges, benchmarks, and immediate feedback incentivize completion and mastery.

• Tasks are scaffolded to gradually increase depth of knowledge and challenge.

🛠️ Role & Tools

• Sole designer, grounded in Webb’s Depth of Knowledge and Bloom’s Taxonomy education philosophies.

• Built micro-assignments using Canva, Adobe Express, Google Slides, WeVideo, Prezi.

• Centralized learning hub on SciHub, integrating interactive simulations, multimedia, and Google Forms for instant feedback and progress tracking.
  
  

📈 Impact

• Student engagement increased 90–95% through interactive simulations and videos.

• Ownership of learning increased 90–100%, with students communicating progress clearly to peers, family, and teachers.

• Boosted motivation for learning by 50% and strengthened executive functioning skills.

• Framework adopted by hundreds of teachers nationwide, indirectly reaching thousands of students.
  
  

🔑 Takeaways

• Designed a 0→1 educational product combining pedagogy, engagement mechanics, and scalable digital delivery.

• Leveraged data-driven feedback loops to iterate and optimize learning pathways.

• Developed experience in personalization, engagement analytics, UX/UI, and product development.