SOUND OFF: Does Heterogeneous Grouping Help Crofton Students Learn?
Crofton-Gambrills parents chime in on the debate over heterogeneous classroom grouping and state testing. What do you think? Join the conversation.
Thursday’s story about parents threatening to boycott state tests over heterogeneous grouping sparked a conversation about how it impacts Crofton students. Come on, join the conversation. Here are some of the comments from the Crofton Patch Facebook Page. “I think heterogeneous grouping is the wrong answer. It is not an efficient use of resources and makes life more difficult for both teachers and students. Another disappointing movement w/in AACPS… I haven't heard anyone in Crofton say they're happy about it, but I can't speak for the whole town. ;) “ - Laura E. Gayvert “I can say that many 5th grade parents are discussing it and shaking their heads.” - Cynthia Kelly Bryl “Haven't heard any support for heterogeneous grouping, @Nicki …
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Eric Smith
1:40 pm on Monday, November 28, 2011
Heterogeneous grouping at the High School level is absolutely horrible and should be stopped immediately. The reality is that in High School there are two kinds of students, ones who want to be there and ones who don't. I don't want my child anywhere near classes with kids that can't and don't want to do the hard work required in a non-disruptive environment. Only the most talented teachers can … more ›