Case+Studies

There are dozens of studies of ability grouping from across the world.

Here are some notable studies you might find interesting:

Gamoran, A. (1987). Organisation, instruction and the effects of ability grouping: Comment on Slavin's "Best Evidence Synthesis". Review of Educational Research, 57, 3, 341-345

Gamoran, A. & Werinstein, M. (1998) Differentiation and opportunity in restructured schools. American Journal of Education, 106, 3, 385-415.

Ireson, J. & Hallam, S. (1999). Raising standards: is ability grouping the answer? Oxford Review of Education, 25, 3, 343-358.

Slavin, R. E. (1993) Ability grouping in the middle grades: Achievement effects and alternatives. The Elementray School Journal, 93, 3, 535-552.

Vang, C. T. (2005). Minority Students are far from academic. Multicultural Education: Summer, 2005, 9-15.

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