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Peer reviewedWinn, Wynona; Wilson, Alfred P. – Contemporary Education, 1983
Research does not support the popular practice of homogeneous ability grouping. Students are placed in groups through diverse and questionable methods. Teachers usually instruct lower ability groups at a low cognitive level and expect little of students in these groups; poor attitudes and achievement often result. (PP)
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Educational Discrimination, Elementary Secondary Education, Grouping (Instructional Purposes)
