From: Claudia 
To: Teacher2Teacher Public Discussion
Date: 2000053110:49:42
Subject: Re: Teaching strategies for heterogeneous groups

It has been a few years, now, but I taught in algebra I without
ability
grouping.  I want to say up front, that the brightest students are the
ones who suffer from such instruction, because you cannot push the
envelope to that level without separating those students from the
group.  The weakest students probably benefit the most. Especially,
when students are involved in small groups.  My brightest students had
a great time working and explaining ideas to some of my slowest!  The
best strategies involve, planning ahead, setting up ground rules for
dealing with frustration issues and still have some moments when
groups can explore ideas on their own level.
Good luck.

 -Claudia

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