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Peer reviewedHerrington, Anthony J.; Wolff, Marj – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1985
Describes the development, implementation, advantages, and disadvantages of a mastery learning program for teaching mathematics to mixed ability classes. Indicates that the strategy provides a successful approach while taking account of the realities of group-based instruction, a fixed curriculum with fixed time, use of a textbook, and grading.…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Heterogeneous Grouping, Mastery Learning, Mathematics Education
Smilansky, Moshe; Israelashvili, Moshe – Gifted Education International, 1989
A project was developed in southern Tel-Aviv to intellectually foster gifted/socially disadvantaged adolescents. The program's components include mastery of mathematics and English, development of excellence in selected areas, peer group support, and critical thinking development. The paper describes problems encountered by the project and program…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Critical Thinking, English Instruction, Foreign Countries
