How Should We Measure the Effect of Ability Grouping on Student Performance?.

Rees, D. I.; Brewer, D. J.; Argys, L. M.

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Publication Date: 2000

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How Should We Measure the Effect of Ability Grouping on Student Performance?

Rees, D. I.; Brewer, D. J.; Argys, L. M.

Economics of Education Review, v19 n1 p17-20 Feb 2000

Reinterprets Betts and Shkolnick's results in an article appearing in this "EER" issue. The data do not allow accurate classification of tracked and untracked classrooms. There appears to be little difference in student performance and resource allocation between schools that formally and informally group students by ability. (MLH)

Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Mathematical Aptitude, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Education, Measurement Techniques, Research Problems, Resource Allocation, Secondary Education, Student Motivation, Track System (Education)

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Language: English

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