How can we successfully meet the needs of the children we teach?
Differentiating to a wide number of pupils of different abilities in a classroom can cause some of us to break out in a cold sweat. I know, I have been there.
The class that made me realise that it was possible, albeit with some planning and creativity, was Reception to Year 4 in one class. They had an ability range from P6 to 'old skool' L3. I survived a complex classroom, and you can too, by approaching the situation in a creative way.
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Hi, I am doing some research on the outcomes/attainment for children who are taught in mixed age groups – particularly smaller schools. Is there any evidence to suggest there is either a positive or negative impact on the children and academic results?
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hi.. i am doing some research on differentiation- about its effectiveness in secondary schools esp in maths. can you help with some reading or evidence i can find about how effective this tool on pupils progress? thanks
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I have been thinking the same way as above for so long. No two kids are the same. How we treat kids depends on topics, mood, environment, time, and so on. So many variables. But if seems that those up there never agree on the teacher because they just want us to follow their style, decision and vision, which I’m sure are nit the same with those who are actually teaching the kids
And here lies the problem…