Pros+and+Cons+of+Heterogeneous+Grouping


 * Homogeneous Grouping means that students of like ability levels are placed in classes together **


 * What are the positive benefits of Homogeneous Grouping? **
 * Students do not have to wait on others who move at a slower pace or rush to keep up with students who move at a faster pace
 * Teachers can meet the needs of students who require more time to grasp concepts
 * Allows more freedom for students who quickly grasp new concepts, they can move on faster or go into more depth on a given topic

**What are the negative effects of Homogeneous Grouping?**
 * Students being labeled
 * Heavier work load for the teacher
 * Heightens social pressure in school and can cause a group to be teased or bullied for being in the "nerdy group" or the "dumb group"