Inside a Montreal elementary school: MCUs of a boy concentrating on cutting out a piece of paper. PANS to other boys in class. Over-the-shoulder shot of hand working on abacus. MCUs of boys raising hands to answer questions. PAN from teacher to boys standing in line near her. Two takes of teacher working with a young mentally disabled girl. Several views of a boys' class, teacher, boys answering questions. Interior shot of wood working room from rear, class listening. Older boys doing various tasks: planting a plant, screwing hinges on cabinet, working on plumbing, screwing a light bulb, washing windows, stairs.