how should students be grouped to best encourage learning?
(a)according to same abilities
(b)according to same attitudes
(c)according to same interests
(d)according to a common task (my answer)
thanks ms sue
"Best" is a word that has a very illusive meaning.
answer a is nuts, it does not help the weaker students, in fact, it does them harm.
answer b could be used, but you will never broaden the horizon on thinking skills and questioning.
answer c is likely to boring after the first meeting.
answer d is safe.
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