Reassessing 'Ability' Grouping av Becky (UCL Institute of Education UK.) Francis, Becky (UCL Institute of Education UK) Taylor, Antonina (UC

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<P>Presenting original quantitative and qualitative data from a large-scale empirical research project conducted in British secondary schools, <I>Reassessing ¿Ability¿ Grouping </I>analyses the impact of attainment grouping on pupil outcomes, teacher effectiveness and social equality.</P><P>Alongside a comprehensive account of existing literature and the international field, this book offers:</P><UL><P><LI>Rigorous conceptual analysis of data</LI><P></P><P><LI>A view of wider political debates on pupils'' social backgrounds and educational attainment</LI><P></P><P><LI>A discussion of the practicalities of classroom practice</LI><P></P><P><LI>Recommendations for improved practice to maximise pupil outcomes, experiences and equity</LI><P></P><P><LI>Vignettes, illustrative tables and graphs, as well as quotes from teacher interviews and pupil focus groups</LI><P></P></UL><P></P><P>Addressing attainment grouping as an obstacle to raising pupil attainment, this book offers a distinctive, wi