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Fiedler-Brand, Ellen; Lange, Richard E.; Winebrenner, Susan – 1992
This brief bulletin addresses seven "myths" of tracking or ability grouping with gifted students in response to what is seen as a current movement against both ability grouping and tracking, which are characterized by the "anti-tracking" movement as inflexible and unaccommodating of a varied schedule. The following myths are countered: (1)…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Cooperative Learning, Educational Principles, Elementary Secondary Education
Grossen, Bonnie – 1996
This paper addresses issues in the relationship of instructional grouping to both educational excellence and equity. First, equity issues are considered in light of two court cases: Hobson v. Hansen and Marshall v. Georgia which, together, offer guidelines for equitable ability grouping. Next, the research on the effects of grouping arrangements…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Ability Identification, Court Litigation, Educational Principles