How We Group Students Matters.

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Title: How We Group Students Matters.
Authors: FISHER, DOUGLAS1, FREY, NANCY1
Source: Educational Leadership. Feb2026, Vol. 83 Issue 5, p60-61. 2p.
Subject Terms: *Ability grouping (Education), *Teacher attitudes, *Inclusive education, *Teaching methods, *Education research, *Students, Organization
Abstract: The article focuses on grouping students with can be a powerful strategy that shapes both learning and belonging. Topics discussed include research showing the close association of grouping practices with teacher expectations, how to use homogeneous groups wisely, a challenge with heterogeneous grouping, and how grouping reveals expectations.
Database: Education Research Complete
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Abstract:The article focuses on grouping students with can be a powerful strategy that shapes both learning and belonging. Topics discussed include research showing the close association of grouping practices with teacher expectations, how to use homogeneous groups wisely, a challenge with heterogeneous grouping, and how grouping reveals expectations.
ISSN:00131784