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If ever you are by far the best, or the most interested, student in a classroom, then you should find another classroom. It is unfortunate that the prevailing
by WillPostForFood 8y ago
If ever you are by far the best, or the most interested, student in a classroom, then you should find another classroom.
It is unfortunate that the prevailing educational trends are to get rid of tracks, lanes, and advanced classes, and dumping all the kids into mixed ability classes.
- threatofrain 8y agoI believe it's been roughly found that tracking helps smart kids moderately and hurts everyone else with the brain drain. It's a question of to what degree we are individuals, and to what degree we are a community. I think it's a question that cuts right down the middle of many people's value systems.
- Mvandenbergh 8y agoThere's also the hybrid view: it's important to ensure that the most talented kids are supported properly because they are our future leaders, inventors, artists, etc.
- WillPostForFood 8y agoThe data isn't very strong to support the idea that leaving advanced kids in the room with those that need more attention is of any help, and there is now growing evidence of achievement gaps widening, possible because it can be demoralizing for the slower kids, possible because the more advanced kids are now more likely to get outside supplementation which boosts them even further ahead.