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What does u0026#x27;grouping by abilityu0026#x27; in schools mean?

u003cdiv style=u0022display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; height: 45vh; text-align: center; font-size: 20px;u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022color: #000000;u0022u003ePutting pupils into classes or groups based on test results or teacher assessment of their level.u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003e

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What is streaming?

u003cdiv style=u0022display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; height: 45vh; text-align: center; font-size: 20px;u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022color: #000000;u0022u003ePutting pupils in the same ability group for most or all subjects.u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003e

What is setting?

u003cdiv style=u0022display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; height: 45vh; text-align: center; font-size: 20px;u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022color: #000000;u0022u003ePutting pupils in different ability groups for each subject, for example top set in maths but not in English.u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003e

What is mixed-ability teaching?

u003cdiv style=u0022display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; height: 45vh; text-align: center; font-size: 20px;u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022color: #000000;u0022u003eTeaching pupils of different ability levels together in one class.u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003e

What is banding?

u003cdiv style=u0022display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; height: 45vh; text-align: center; font-size: 20px;u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022color: #000000;u0022u003eSplitting a year group into broad ability bands, often using entry tests. It is less strict than streaming.u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003e

How do schools decide which set or stream a pupil is in?

u003cdiv style=u0022display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; height: 45vh; text-align: center; font-size: 20px;u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022color: #000000;u0022u003eThey use test scores, past grades and teacher assessments, and they review placements.u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003e

Give one reason some teachers support ability grouping.

u003cdiv style=u0022display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; height: 45vh; text-align: center; font-size: 20px;u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022color: #000000;u0022u003eIt lets them match work and pace to the group, giving stretch to higher groups and support to lower groups.u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003e

Give one criticism of streaming or setting.

u003cdiv style=u0022display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; height: 45vh; text-align: center; font-size: 20px;u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022color: #000000;u0022u003eLower groups may get lower expectations and easier work, which can slow progress.u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003e

How can ability grouping link to labelling and the self-fulfilling prophecy?

u003cdiv style=u0022display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; height: 45vh; text-align: center; font-size: 20px;u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022color: #000000;u0022u003eBeing in a low group can act as a label. Pupils may get less challenge and believe they are weak, so results fall.u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003e

According to Ball’s study, what effect can banding have?

u003cdiv style=u0022display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; height: 45vh; text-align: center; font-size: 20px;u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022color: #000000;u0022u003eHe found teachers had different expectations for each band. When the school used mixed-ability classes, the effects were weaker, but labelling did not stop.u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003e

How can schools reduce harms from ability grouping?

u003cdiv style=u0022display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; height: 45vh; text-align: center; font-size: 20px;u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022color: #000000;u0022u003eReview sets often and allow easy movement. Use more than one measure to place pupils and keep high goals for all.u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003e