Effective Pupil Grouping in the Primary School: A Practical Guide

by Hallam,Susan

• ISBN13: 9781853468490
• ISBN10: 1853468495
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2002-10-11
• Publisher: David Fulton Pu

Summary

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.

Author Biography

Jane Davies is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sunderland.

Table of Contents

Preface	iv
Ability grouping in primary schools	1	(15)
Making decisions about grouping practices	16	(25)
Pupils' experiences of different kinds of grouping	41	(26)
Streaming and setting	67	(25)
Mixed-ability and within-class groupings	92	(22)
The management of ability and mixed-ability groups in schools	114	(19)
Overview and conclusions	133	(13)
References	146	(9)
Index	155