Effects of Ability Grouping on Math Achievement of Third Grade Students

Effects of Ability Grouping on Math Achievement of Third Grade Students
Author: Emily Thomas
Publisher:
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2014
Genre:
ISBN:

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of heterogeneous and homogeneous grouping on the mathematical achievement of students in third grade. Participants were 16 third graders in a self-contained classroom, assigned to either small homogeneous or heterogeneous group for math instruction for 7 weeks. Pretest-posttest scores and growth of students in both groups were statistically analyzed to determine effect on student achievement. Results indicate that there was no statistically significant difference in effect on student math performance between the heterogeneous and homogeneous grouping types. Both grouping types resulted in comparable academic gains for students. There was not a significant difference between the two groups. Classroom implications are discussed.

Ability Grouping in Education

Ability Grouping in Education
Author: Judith Ireson
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2001
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780761972099

Ability Grouping in Education provides an overview of ability grouping in education. The authors consider selective schooling and ability grouping within schools, such as streaming, banding setting and within-class grouping.

Response to Intervention

Response to Intervention
Author: Douglas Fuchs
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Learning disabled children
ISBN: 9780872076228

Leading experts in literacy and special education describe a three-tier approach that begins with effective instruction for all children, moves to preventive tutoring through a variety of approaches, and concludes with a reformed conceptualization of special education.

Crossing the Tracks

Crossing the Tracks
Author: Anne Wheelock
Publisher:
Total Pages: 311
Release: 1992
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781565840133

Looks at schools that have abandoned tracking--ability grouping of students--and discusses parental involvement, teacher training, and curriculum reform

Multiplying Inequalities

Multiplying Inequalities
Author: Jeannie Oakes
Publisher: RAND Corporation
Total Pages: 168
Release: 1990
Genre: Education
ISBN:

This report examines the distribution of science and mathematics learning opportunities in the nation's elementary and secondary schools.

Detracking for Excellence and Equity

Detracking for Excellence and Equity
Author: Carol Corbett Burris
Publisher: ASCD
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2008
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1416607757

Proven strategies for launching, sustaining, and monitoring a reform that will offer all students access to the best curriculum, raise achievement across the board, and close the achievement gap.