ability grouping
[/əˈbɪləti ˈɡruːpɪŋ/]
nounpl: ability groupings
agrupamento por nível de desempenho
1. An educational practice where students are divided into groups or classes based on their perceived academic ability or achievement level
The school implemented ability grouping to provide targeted instruction for students at different skill levels.
A escola implementou agrupamento por nível de desempenho para fornecer instrução direcionada a alunos em diferentes níveis de habilidade.
2. The practice of separating students into different instructional groups based on standardized test scores, IQ assessments, or teacher evaluations
Critics argue that ability grouping can perpetuate educational inequality and limit opportunities for lower-performing students.
Críticos argumentam que o agrupamento por nível de desempenho pode perpetuar desigualdade educacional e limitar oportunidades para alunos com menor desempenho.
Ability grouping is a controversial educational practice in both the US and Brazil. In the United States, it has been widely implemented and debated for decades, with research showing mixed results regarding its effectiveness and equity. In Brazil, while less formally institutionalized than in the US, similar practices exist through different class levels and specialized programs. The practice raises concerns about segregation, limited social integration, and reduced opportunities for students placed in lower groups.
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