Dalton System


noun
  1. a method of progressive education whereby students contract to carry through on their own responsibility the year's work as divided up into monthly assignments.

Origin of Dalton System

1
Named after Dalton, Massachusetts, where it was first used in the high schools
  • Also called Dalton Plan .

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