Use Heterogeneous Groups for Projects and Homogeneous Groups for Skill Achievement¶

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Description¶

The digest advises teachers to use homogeneous groups to help pupils achieve on their own level in specific skills, such as reading science current events, and to use heterogeneous groups for projects. Heterogeneous project groups 'foster respect among pupils for each other regardless of ability', according to the digest.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Group composition must be chosen to match the purpose: skill achievement or projects building mutual respect.

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• K-12 science pupils of differing ability levels

Target Learning Goals¶

• Science skill achievement and respect among pupils regardless of ability

Related Strategies¶

• Use Flexible Discussion Groups for Science Content Analysis
• Group Pupils During Science Experiments and Demonstrations
• Standard-Based Regrouping

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Grouping for Instruction in Teaching Science (ERIC Digest). (1989). ERIC Digest. https://eric.ed.gov