Offers an overview of ability grouping in education. This book considers selective schooling and ability grouping within schools, such as streaming, banding setting and within-class grouping. It is suitable for students and practitioners taking courses in school effectiveness, education management, and educational psychologists.

Drawing on their own and others' research in primary and secondary schools, the authors provide an accessible analysis of the issues and latest research on ability grouping; as well as the implications of ability grouping for teachers, managers in education and the wider community. This book is for students and practitioners taking courses in school effectiveness, education management, as well as educational psychologists and local authority professionals. Judy Ireson is Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Special Needs at the Institute of Education , University of London, and Susan Hallam is in the Department of Psychology & Special Needs.

Issues and Context Does Ability Grouping Raise Attainment? Does Ability Grouping Affect Pupils' Self-Image? Pupils' Perspectives on Ability Grouping Teachers' Attitudes to Ability Grouping Teachers' Classroom Practices Principles, Pressures and Practicalities Alternative Ways of Grouping Pupils in School Conclusion