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Abstract

Ability grouping is a contentious issue in high school science education, and one that divides teachers,parents, and policymakers alike. However, it may be that current grouping systems are founded on ideasthat are failing to provide for the best interests of students at any ability level. This article aims to reviewcurrent practice and its effects on student and teacher outcomes, and suggest a new direction for studentgrouping polices based on the ideal of “science for all” through curriculum reform and choice-basedmodular course systems. The article is based largely on the British education system.

Publication Date

2006-01-01

Publication Title

Science Education Review

Volume

5

Issue

3

Deposit Date

2025-11-13

Funding

N/A

First Page

87

Last Page

94

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