Mixed Ability Teaching: Problems and Possibilities

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This article summarizes a recent major NFER report (Reid et al., 1981) which presents the findings of the first phase of the three‐year ‘Mixed Ability Teaching Project’ (1975‐8). This stage was devoted to examining objectives, and establishing the nature of perceived benefits and problems. Approximately 500 teachers in five areas of the country were interviewed about what they were aiming to achieve in their mixed ability classes, and the approaches they were using. Broader issues of policy, including reasons for adopting mixed ability organization, methods of allocating pupils to groups, resources and constraints were discussed with heads. A limited number of single offprints of this article are available from Editorial Services (Offprints), NFER, The Mere, Upton Park, Slough, Berks SL1 2DQ. Individual copies, one only per applicant, are free but applications must be accompanied by a stamped addressed envelope. Multiple copies, in fives, are available from NFER‐Nelson Publishing Company Ltd (Offprints), Darville House, 2 Oxford Road East, Windsor, Berks SL4 1DF, at £1.00 per five including postage. This offer ends when stocks run out. Cash must be included with the order.

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