Grouping Basics
This type of grouping involves students with similar skill levels working together.
What is homogeneous grouping?
This is a common reason teachers use flexible grouping, allowing students to improve specific skills at their own pace.
What is individualized learning?
In homogeneous grouping, teachers might place students together who all need help with this skill, common in early reading instruction.
What is phonics or decoding?
A common benefit of heterogeneous grouping is that it encourages this, where students help each other learn.
What is peer tutoring or peer support?
This is one advantage of homogeneous grouping, especially in skill-focused lessons.
What is focused or targeted instruction?
This grouping type is dynamic and changes depending on students' needs or activities.
What is flexible grouping?
Flexible grouping is often used for this type of classroom activity that involves rotating through multiple tasks.
What is a learning station or center activity?
Teachers may group advanced students together in this type of homogeneous setting to work on more complex projects or problems.
What is an enrichment group?
Heterogeneous groups are often used for this type of activity, which requires multiple skills, like a science project.
What is a collaborative or group project?
This can be a challenge in flexible grouping, especially in a busy classroom setting.
What is managing frequent group changes?
This type of grouping combines students with varied skill levels to encourage peer support.
What is heterogeneous grouping?
Teachers might use flexible grouping in math class to assign these kinds of tasks based on each student’s current skill level.
What are practice problems or skill exercises?
Homogeneous grouping is often used to prepare students for these types of assessments, focusing on specific skills they need to improve.
What are standardized tests or benchmark exams?
One benefit of heterogeneous grouping is that it allows students to practice this important social skill.
What is collaboration or teamwork?
An advantage of heterogeneous grouping is that it often leads to this kind of perspective, benefiting all students in the group.
What is a diverse or broadened perspective?
This grouping method is most often used to provide targeted support or challenge for specific student groups.
What is homogeneous grouping?
Flexible grouping can help teachers respond quickly to this, which may occur as students grasp concepts at different rates.
What is varying student progress or growth?
One potential drawback of homogeneous grouping is this, which can limit social interaction and diverse perspectives.
What is reduced peer diversity or social interaction?
This type of learner often benefits from working in heterogeneous groups, as it gives them a chance to help others understand concepts.
Who is a gifted or advanced student?
One drawback of homogeneous grouping is that it can lead to this negative impact on students’ self-esteem.
What is stigmatization or labeling?
This grouping type adapts frequently based on student progress and the lesson goals.
What is flexible grouping?
One benefit of flexible grouping is that it allows teachers to adjust groupings in response to this, ensuring every student feels challenged.
What is the changing difficulty of tasks?
A teacher might use homogeneous grouping during this kind of lesson, which targets specific remediation needs.
What is a targeted intervention session?
A potential challenge of heterogeneous grouping is managing this, as students may have varying paces and needs.
What is balancing different learning levels?
While flexible grouping is beneficial, it requires this from the teacher to implement successfully.
What is careful planning or adaptability?