This study was concerned with the effect of subsuming concepts on student achievement and the interaction effect of subsumers with high and low organizing ability. One hundred forty-three subjects (Ss), enrolled in six sections of a class in undergraduate chemistry, were administered an organizing ability test and rank ordered according to the…

In this speech, testing experts or clinical psychologists called to give evidence in court cases on segregation either in the school or the classroom are provided with guidelines in preparing their case in document form with sources ready at hand. It is suggested that as much information as possible be available to the lawyer for whom the…

Current research dealing with the importance of reading, various beginning reading programs, and reading and the disadvantaged child was surveyed. This was followed by an explanation of the DISTAR Reading Program, which was designed to teach reading to disadvantaged children. The remainder of the report described a study which was conducted to…

One in a series of over 50 similar listings related to exceptional children, both handicapped and gifted, the bibliography contains 56 references dealing with the issue of regular or special class placement for exceptional children. Entries, which include texts, journal articles, conference papers, research reports, and other literature, were…

TWO HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT NINTH-GRADE STUDENTS WERE GIVEN 4 WEEKS OF DAILY INTENSIVE GROUP GUIDANCE ON VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PLANNING PRIOR TO EXPERIMENTAL TREATMENT. STUDENTS WERE RANDOMLY DIVIDED INTO THREE ABILITY GROUPS AND THREE TREATMENT GROUPS. THE CONTROL GROUP RECEIVED NO FURTHER TREATMENT. GROUP 1 RECEIVED TRAINING USING LOCAL…

The relationship between within-class reading grouping and self-concept was investigated in a sample of 257 third-grade children in 12 classes that employed within-class grouping. Pupils were tested at the beginning and end of the school year, using the Piers-Harris Test, a semantic differential, and an inventory containing four items about…

A study of classroom organization showed that it affected the social status of fifth- and sixth-grade boys, especially when the teachers' perceptions of the boys' academic abilities were reinforced in ability-grouped classes. (Editor)

Presents a cautious approach to mixed ability grouping after taking a brief look at the background against which such programs are developed. (Author/RK)

After a brief discussion of the types and kinds of tests, this paper surveys the use of tests in tracking minority students, test fairness, tests as predictors of school success, and ability grouping. (Author/AM)

A system of grouping children by language ability was adopted by English as a second language teachers at an elementary school in Vancouver. Advantages of the level system are discussed. (SW)

Provides a critical and detailed evaluation of Jeannie Oakes book "Keeping Track." The thesis of the book is that educational inequities are caused by tracking. The author of this review does not agree with that thesis, pointing out that grouping of gifted students for instruction in advanced curriculum produces positive student gains.…

Reviews briefly the research on achievement effects of the following: (1) ability-grouped class assignment; and (2) student grouping alternatives that would accommodate learning differences among students. Discusses instructional effectiveness of those alternatives and their potential impact on segregation. (PS)

Although tracking may benefit high ability students, it has an adverse effect on poor and minority students who tend to be placed in groups with less access to knowledge. Alternatives to ability grouping are offered that promote high quality learning for all students. (MT)

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.…

A recent controversy regarding ability grouping is that it is often perceived as a means whereby racial or class bias can be subtly transformed into mechanisms of discrimination which exhibit the appearance of fairness and objectivity. This article addresses the question of fairness in ability grouping. (CJB)