A Study of the Effects of an Organization Change from Streamed to Mixed-Ability Classes upon Science Classroom Instruction.

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Title: A Study of the Effects of an Organization Change from Streamed to Mixed-Ability Classes upon Science Classroom Instruction.
Language: English
Authors: Hacker, R. G., Rowe, M. J.
Source: Journal of Research in Science Teaching. Mar 1993 30(3):223-231.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 9
Publication Date: 1993
Document Type: Reports - Research
Journal Articles
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academic Ability, Academically Gifted, Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Research, Educational Change, Educational Research, Group Behavior, Heterogeneous Grouping, High Schools, Interaction Process Analysis, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education
ISSN: 0022-4308
Abstract: This study quantified possible changes in the classroom learning experiences of high- and low-ability pupils, which might accompany an organizational change from streamed to mixed-ability classes for science learning in secondary schools. Deteriorations in the quality of the classroom interactions of both high- and low-ability pupils were found. (Author/PR)
Entry Date: 1993
Accession Number: EJ464673
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This study quantified possible changes in the classroom learning experiences of high- and low-ability pupils, which might accompany an organizational change from streamed to mixed-ability classes for science learning in secondary schools. Deteriorations in the quality of the classroom interactions of both high- and low-ability pupils were found. (Author/PR)
ISSN:0022-4308