Article: A comparison study of student attitudes and perceptions in homogeneous and heterogeneous classrooms.(Ability Grouping and Acceleration)

Since the first known programs designed to group students by ability were implemented on this continent in 1867, debate has persisted concerning the appropriate organization of the education system to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students. The issue of whether a single approach to instruction--a mainstreamed, inclusive and heterogeneous classroom--best serves the needs of all children has not been resolved. Yet, examination of much of the current reform literature seems to suggest that there is one best way. There seems to be little discussion about acceptable alternate methods of organizing and grouping students for instructional purposes.

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