The standardized curriculum would be well suited to students with different backgrounds and abilities.   The most challenged would work through the curriculum slowly, absorbing what they could, but absorbing it fully and mastering the basic skills. In thirteen years they would not be able to finish the curriculum but they would master the parts they did finish. Based on the modules completed and the student's interests, counselors could provide guidance most suited to their abilities. Whether they continued in pursuit of education or entered a career  would depend on many factors.

The majority of students would progress at a pace designed to complete the 3,500 hours in thirteen years as preparation for additional studies in universities and industry.

Superior students would zip through the syllabus and could complete it at whatever rate their teachers thought appropriate. Moving this group out of K-12 at an accelerated rate and into universities could be facilitated by this approach. Peer groups could be kept together so social and physical development would not suffer. Once again individual counseling and guidance for members of this group is critical.