Private school choice options are being proposed and adopted in numerous states across the country. As of the spring of 2019, 62 private school choice programs were in operation in 29 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 400,000 children. Although growth in private school choice programs and enrollment has been considerable over…

Grouping heterogeneously, homogeneously, and flexibly made no significant difference in academic achievement in research done on 260 children over a 2-year period. (Editor)

This study attempted to broaden the perspective of homogeneous classroom grouping strategies through an examination of a grouping plan which matched both students and their teachers on the basis of compatible levels of specific personality characteristics. The focus of the study was to examine empirically the degree of relationship that existed…

Advocates heterogeneous grouping and cites research indicating that it will be more beneficial to students than homogeneous grouping by ability. (DF)

This paper synthesizes the three substantive reports on ability grouping described in TM 000 501-503. It lists the characteristics of ability grouping as practised in American school systems. Extensive conclusions and recommendations, generally unfavorable to ability grouping are given. Alternative educational strategies for improvement of…

Ability grouping, defined as "the practice of organizing classroom groups in a graded school to put together children of a given age and grade who have most nearly the same standing on measures or judgments of learning achievement or capability," is considered in terms of its effect upon students' academic achievement and affective development. It…