Finally a practical solution for juggling inclusion, diversity, learning styles, mulitple intelligneces and mind styles in the regular classroom without sacrificing standards. Layered Curriculum is a 3 layer teaching model that encourages higher level thinking by requiring a more complex thought process to earn a higher letter grade. A simple-to-use process for teaching in mixed-ability classrooms. Originally designed for high schools, Layered Curriculum has been modified to fit a wide range of learners from early elementary through graduate school.