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Prast, Emilie J.; Stroet, Kim; Koornneef, Arnout; Wilderjans, Tom F. – Frontline Learning Research, 2023
Differentiation and achievement grouping are frequently implemented practices to adapt education to students' varying educational needs based on achievement level. Potential didactical and socioemotional advantages and disadvantages of these practices have been discussed in the literature. However, little is known about the perspective of students…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Individualized Instruction, Academic Achievement, Foreign Countries
Westbrook, Amy F. – Online Submission, 2011
It can be difficult to find adequate strategies when teaching problem solving in a standard based mathematics classroom. The purpose of this study was to improve students' problem solving skills and attitudes through differentiated instruction when working on lengthy performance tasks in cooperative groups. This action research studied for 15 days…
Descriptors: Individualized Instruction, Cognitive Style, Homogeneous Grouping, Cooperative Learning
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Polzella, Lugene – Gifted Child Today Magazine, 1997
A survey of 50 students (grades 4-11) returning to a gifted summer program provided several suggestions for regular schools. Suggestions included curriculum-related field trips, serving individual student interests, use of college campus facilities, flexible school policies and teacher planning, hands-on science and technology, and opportunities…
Descriptors: Campuses, Colleges, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities
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Plewes, John A. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1979
Tests and rejects the hypothesis that mixed-ability grouping enhances pupils' science achievement. Significant differences were found when 11 and 12 year olds (N=160) were compared. Mixed-ability groups using individualized methods performed at a lower level than did homogeneous ability groups. Also reports findings regarding teacher and student…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academic Achievement, Educational Research, Elementary School Science