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Flexible grouping is a powerful and effective practice for improving learning.
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Groups change frequently.
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They aren't based on ability level alone.
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So students have the chance to get to know and work with each other.
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All students, according to research, show academic gain.
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So the benefits for our students include the ability to not be put on the spot.
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So there's less pressure on students because of the fact that we use a flexible grouping system.
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It allows for regrouping for different content areas.
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This is beneficial to students who learn and think differently.
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They may have challenges in some content areas and not others.
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So for example, a student who struggles with reading but not math can be grouped with other students who also struggle with reading and need similar support.
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So then this student would not feel like he or she is stupid or struggling more compared to the students in a group that doesn't have the same struggles that he or she does.
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So it allows the student to feel more supported by his or her peers because they're all on the same level.
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It also helps students feel valued.
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So they bring their own skills, talents, and life experience to the group.
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Students see everyone adds value to the learning community...