How do children perform when transitioning into a regular school (as in third or fourth grade)?
By the third or fourth grade, most students in a Waldorf school transition well to a public school in terms of academic ability. Since evaluation of the student in a Waldorf school is based on observation and portfolio work, it is necessary to teach the children how to take tests and meet the grading criteria. Teachers report that children coming from Waldorf schools are creative thinkers and curious learners. Students report that they miss the closeness of the community they experienced in their Waldorf class, but are able to make friends and find their place in the new setting.
