The paper explicates the major assumptions of reference-group theory in order to deduce hypotheses with direct application to studies of classroom ability grouping. (Author)

Suggests grouping by social patterns as well as ability patterns. (MKM)

The abolition of streaming, intended to provide for individual differences, aims to free the student from the determining effects of classification, and theoretically makes it possible to provide a teaching/learning environment allowing for "individual" development. Essentially it overcomes the contradiction implicit in the streamed system…

The first Center for Research on Elementary and Middle Schools (CREM) report describes the structures and practices currently used at all school levels for staffing, grouping, and scheduling. The report assesses the effects of departmentalization, tracking, ability grouping, and grade spans on student learning and development. (MLH)

In Israel, there are statistical relationships between students' social orientations and the ability group to which they are assigned. However, the direction of effect between the two variables is as yet undetermined. (LHW)

Discusses development of pupil grouping in European compulsory education into two opposite class organization types, mixed ability classes and ability-grouped classes. Categorizes the types along two dimensions with three program types and three grouping types, yielding nine teaching categories. Discusses comparative results of streaming and mixed…

This report asserts that a student's assignment to a particular ability group affects the student's academic achievement. Empirical research finds that, on average, students assigned to higher ability groups attain higher test scores than those placed in lower groups, controlling for ability. Theoretical formulations indicate that these…

A myriad of problems has arisen from the open door'' policy many institutions are pursuing. Not the least of these is the increasing presence of many high risk'' or academically disadvantaged'' students in classes where they are not adequately prepared to do college work. This article seeks to present an innovative approach to the problem.…

Review of the literature. (MU)

Results indicated that a) the understanding of the conceptual schemes of relativity depended on grade level and on ability level within a grade, b) achievement decreased with increase in taxonomic level, and c) achievement was better in classical relativity than in special or general relativity. (Authors)

The impact of expectations about student performance and ability is illustrated by four research studies; attention is drawn to the cooperative nature of this phenomenon. (Author)

Data are presented for 13 mixed-sex junior schools which show different effects of school regime on boys' and girls' attainment in relation to intelligence. (Author)

Criticizes role of junior college as supplier of workers and technicians for American business-industrial complex. (RT)

Describes the method and advantages of stratified heterogeneous grouping. (Author)

Urges planners of English curriculums to focus upon "literacy, oracy, and mediacy. (Author/RD)