The Context of Instruction and Student Learning: An Examination of Slavin's Assumptions.

Hiebert, Elfrieda H.

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Publication Date: 1987

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The Context of Instruction and Student Learning: An Examination of Slavin's Assumptions.

Hiebert, Elfrieda H.

Review of Educational Research, v57 n3 p337-340 Fall 1987

Slavin's 1987 review of research of between- and within-class ability grouping on achievement of elementary students is discussed, and its assumptions examined. It is suggested that recent theory and research make the Slavin review most useful from the perspective of historical analysis. (SLD)

Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Mathematics Achievement, Meta Analysis, Reading Ability, Student Placement, Track System (Education)

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