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Goodlad, John I.; Anderson, Robert H. – 1987
This book discusses the anachronistic nature of the graded school structure and the practices that accompany it and proposes the alternative of a nongraded structure. The incompatibility of the graded system with present insights into child development are the the emphasis of the first chapter. Chapter 2 examines the effectiveness of nonpromotion…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Acceleration (Education), Cross Age Teaching, Curriculum Design
Tomlinson, Carol Ann – 1995
Noting that teachers in mixed-ability classrooms face multiple challenges, this booklet provides teachers guidance in creating learning environments that address the diversity in learning styles typical of mixed-ability classrooms. The booklet discusses what differentiated instruction is, why it is appropriate for all learners, how to plan for and…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academic Ability, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
Pool, Harbison, Ed.; Page, Jane A., Ed. – 1995
This collection of papers addresses tracking, whether it should be abolished, the movement toward inclusiveness in schools, strategies to meet all students' needs, and the process of untracking. Contents are as follows: "Why Ability Grouping Must End: Achieving Excellence and Equity in American Education" (Jomills Henry Braddock II and Robert E.…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academic Achievement, Black Students, Change Strategies
