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.

Detracking for Excellence and Equity

Detracking for Excellence and Equity
Author: Carol Corbett Burris
Publisher: ASCD
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2008
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1416607080

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.

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.

Guided Math: A Framework for Mathematics Instruction

Guided Math: A Framework for Mathematics Instruction
Author: Sammons, Laney
Publisher: Shell Education
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2017-03-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1618137956

Use a practical approach to teaching mathematics that integrates proven literacy strategies for effective instruction. This professional resource will help to maximize the impact of instruction through the use of whole-class instruction, small-group instruction, and Math Workshop. Incorporate ideas for using ongoing assessment to guide your instruction and increase student learning, and use hands-on, problem-solving experiences with small groups to encourage mathematical communication and discussion. Guided Math supports the College and Career Readiness and other state standards.

Teachers and Research in Action

Teachers and Research in Action
Author: Carol Livingston
Publisher:
Total Pages: 108
Release: 1989
Genre: Education
ISBN:

This book highlights the use of research and other forms of knowledge for meaningful school reform by faculties engaged in the National Education Association's "Mastery in Learning Project" (MIL). This project is a school-based education reform initiative designed to help school faculties take an active role in directing school renewal efforts, and in the process, restructure their schools to ensure that students achieve "mastery." The focus of the book is the utilization and creation of the knowledge base by project faculties. The first chapter frames some fundamental and complex issues involved in considering research use by teachers. It examines the phrase "teachers using research" and describes differing and potentially conflicting conceptions of each word of the phrase. Chapters 2 through 5 provide case descriptions of the use and/or creation of knowledge at four particular sites where faculties are working to improve grouping, mathematics instruction, professional development, and faculty collegiality. Chapters 6 and 7 investigate research and knowledge use across MIL sites. Reflections from outside MIL are featured in the final two chapters. These provide the reactions of a researcher and a teacher-scholar. (JD)

Effective Pupil Grouping in the Primary School

Effective Pupil Grouping in the Primary School
Author: Susan Hallam
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2013-07-04
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1134143176

This book draws on new research exploring the practical experiences of schools and teachers who have used different kinds of grouping. Setting out the issues and discussing the strengths and weaknesses of different types of grouping, this book will help teachers decide which methods are most appropriate for their pupils. The authors offer step-by-step guidance to all aspects of grouping, including setting; streaming; within-class ability grouping; within-class mixed ability grouping; cross-age grouping; assessing and monitoring group placement; and how to implement different types of grouping. The book also discusses children's perceptions of the purposes of groups; moving between groups; and how to liaise with parents about their child moving groups. The book will be welcomed by trainees and teachers alike.

Total School Cluster Grouping and Differentiation

Total School Cluster Grouping and Differentiation
Author: Marcia Gentry
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2021-09-16
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000490092

The Total School Cluster Grouping Model is a specific, research-based, total-school application of cluster grouping combined with differentiation, focused on meeting the needs of students identified as gifted while also improving teaching, learning, and achievement of all students. This revised and updated second edition of Total School Cluster Grouping and Differentiation includes rationale and research followed by specific steps for developing site-specific applications that will make the important art of differentiation possible by reducing the range of achievement levels in teachers' classrooms. Materials to support staff development—including powerful simulations, evaluation, management, special populations, differentiation strategies, social and emotional needs, and recommended materials—are included.

Grouping and Acceleration Practices in Gifted Education

Grouping and Acceleration Practices in Gifted Education
Author: Linda E. Brody
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2004-03-06
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1483361098

The expert guide to grouping and acceleration practices for gifted and talented students! The most influential works on acceleration and grouping practices for the gifted are gathered in this volume, which covers concerns about the effectiveness of such techniques, presents research on the optimal conditions and methods for the utilization of grouping and/or acceleration, and describes effective programmatic initiatives. Key features include: A detailed accounting of the history of acceleration and grouping practices and their effectiveness by field leader Linda E. Brody Examples of successful grouping and acceleration practices specifically designed to meet the needs of gifted students in the regular classroom setting Numerous suggestions for putting the research findings to use Designed with the busy educator in mind, a variety of grouping and acceleration models are studied in this ready-reference, followed by recommendations for implementation that will ensure appropriately challenging educational opportunities for gifted and talented students. The ERGE Series: The National Association for Gifted Children series Essential Readings in Gifted Education is a 12-volume collection of seminal articles from Gifted Child Quarterly. Put the knowledge and power of more than 25 years of research on giftedness and talent into your hands with the leading theories, studies, and findings the experts in the field have to offer.

Mathematical Proficiency for All Students: Toward a Strategic Research and Development Program in Mathematics Education

Mathematical Proficiency for All Students: Toward a Strategic Research and Development Program in Mathematics Education
Author: Deborah Loewenberg
Publisher: Rand Corporation
Total Pages: 123
Release: 2003-04-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0833034111

A clear need exists for substantial improvement in mathematics proficiency in U.S. schools. The RAND Mathematics Study Panel was convened to inform the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvement on ways to improve the quality and usability of education research and development (R&D). The panel identified three areas for focused R&D: development of teachers' mathematical knowledge used in teaching; teaching and learning of skills needed for mathematical thinking and problem-solving; and teaching and learning of algebra from kindergarten through the 12th grade.