In which grouping system are students with similar abilities placed together?

Homogeneous grouping refers to a method in which students with similar abilities, skills, or readiness levels are placed in the same group or classroom setting. This approach allows educators to tailor instruction to meet the specific needs of each group more effectively since all students share a common starting point regarding their knowledge and skills. It can promote more targeted teaching methods and learning activities that resonate with the abilities of the grouped students, encouraging engagement and a more cohesive learning environment.

In contrast, heterogeneous grouping includes diverse ability levels within the same group, promoting interactions among students of varying skills. Team-based learning primarily focuses on collaborative work within academic teams while individual accountability is preserved. Collaborative grouping fosters teamwork among students, regardless of their ability levels, often to enhance social skills and peer learning. These other grouping systems serve different instructional purposes and do not specifically focus on placing students with similar abilities together, as homogeneous grouping does.