Ability Grouping in EducationAbility Grouping in Education provides an overview of ability grouping in education. The authors consider selective schooling and ability grouping within schools, such as streaming, banding setting and within-class grouping. |
Contents
Does ability grouping raise attainment? | 17 |
Does ability grouping affect pupils selfimage? | 40 |
Pupils perspectives on ability grouping | 63 |
Teachers attitudes to ability grouping | 106 |
Teachers classroom practices | 127 |
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