Miss Menard wants to accommodate student differences in her mixed-ability classes. Which of the following is an effective means of doing so?
a) Reducing higher level thinking activities for low-ability students
b) Requiring the high-ability students to complete more challenging work for comparable grading
c) Establishing cooperative learning groups where students teach each other
d) Establishing peer teaching where high ability student leaders provide direct instruction to low-track learners
c Mixed-ability classes can be successful at all grade levels, particularly if other, more effective means of accommodating student differences are used. Examples include: within class ability grouping, tutoring for low achieves and cooperative learning strategies. The cooperative learning strategies should benefit everyone in the group.
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