Because of scheduling issues, a high school physical education class has increased to 45 students. The teacher is concerned that each student will not have enough time to actively participate in all of the activities offered in class. Which of the following strategies is most appropriate for the teacher to implement to provide the best possible instruction?
1) Using short, whole-group skill sessions and drill sessions that lead into game play more quickly
2) Setting up a series of stations focusing on different tasks so that a group that has mastered an objective can move onto the next skill
3) Asking the students to bring in their own equipment from home to ensure that there is enough equipment for each student
4) Separating the students into groups by skill level and gender to ensure the safety of all students