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[Montessori] Students avail themselves of concrete materials, scientifically designed to enhance conceptual thinking. The materials are graded by difficulty and adapt to the maturity of individual students. These tools bring about knowledge based on experience [“Traditional”] 
Learning takes place primarily through memorization and repetition of abstract concept. Group learning impedes the implementation of multi-sensory and experiential approaches to learning
Montessori Education: Sea Pines Montessori Academy – Hilton Head Island, SC » Comparison Chart
“Traditional”