Multi-age Education Mixed-Age Grouping: What Does the Research Say, and How Can Parents Use This Information? by Debbie Reese; May 1998. NPIN Parent News Enhancing Learning Through Multiage Grouping. North Central Regional Education Laboratory (NCREL) Multiage-Education.Com The Multifaceted Nature of Multigrade Classrooms. NW Report Jan/Feb 2001. Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL) Article contains an overview of The Multigrade Classroom: A Resource for Small, Rural Schools Part of NWREL’s Rural Education section Discover Multiage Mixed Bag – Debra Viadero. Education Week. Sept. 1996 The Benefits of Mixed-Age Grouping. Lilian Katz, 1995. Mixed-Age Groups in Early Childhood Education. Demetra Evangelou, 1989. Nongraded and Mixed-Age Grouping in Early Childhood Programs. Lilian Katz, 1992 Nongraded Primary Education (Gaustad, 1992) High ability/Gifted children in multi-age classrooms Flexible grouping strategies in the multiage classroom.  Jo Hoffman.  Theory into Practice; Winter 2002; 41, 1. Students working at a higher ability level are challenged within the same open-ended activities so that they are able to remain stimulated and curious about the task at hand. For instance, in one primary multiage classroom during a unit about weather forecasting, three students were given the challenge of going to the computer center to search the Internet for information about barometers (e.g., what they measure, what high and low pressure means in relation to the forecast, etc.), and then to report back to the class with that information. Multi-age classes and high ability students.  Linley Lloyd.  Review of Educational Research; Summer 1999; 69, 2 Multiage FAQ. Center Elemenary School, Stratford, CT. Is the multiage classroom better for some children, but not for others? This question assumes that traditional classrooms are the best way to educate children. As you investigate the philosophy of multiage classrooms, you quickly conclude that this child-centered approach is good for all children. Shouldn't all children be able to progress at their own pace? Shouldn't all children view themselves as successful, competent learners? Shouldn't all children be able to learn from their peers without competing? Shouldn't all children have the opportunity to be mentored and to mentor? Links to Education Resources HOME Revised June 13, 2004 © Community of Caraway Parents Society 2004