But is this the best way to maximize learning for everyone?

Would mixing in stronger readers with weaker ones be more beneficial?

They then created equations to model learning under grouping theory.

Math Researchers Develop New Grouping Theory to Pair Students for Maximal Learning

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Like-skill tiered grouping strategies produced groups with similar skill levels within said group.

A cross-sectional grouping strategy mixed the skill level so that it was comparable across groups when assessed in totality.

These findings were detailed in the journalEducation Practice and Theory.

Math Researchers Develop New Grouping Theory to Pair Students for Maximal Learning

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The math is there, but what if the goals are different?

Adjustments would have to be made.

What if coaches were trying to cull one Olympic athlete from a promising group of players?

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It might mean no one else benefits, while one person benefits to the highest degree.

But thats not how our approach was designed.

You could do the math, however.

Thats the beautiful part of this, he says.