Should all classes be grouped by ability rather than age?

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Selected thesis

School classes should be grouped by ability rather than age.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Grouping by ability can improve students’ confidence levels.

  • Pro claim 2

    Grouping by ability helps all students learn at the right level.

  • Con claim 1

    Grouping by ability can harm students' social development.

  • Con claim 2

    It’s hard to group by ability because students’ abilities change.