Researchers have found that between-class ability grouping
A) lowers the achievement of low-ability students, and has little to no benefit for average- and above-average-ability students.
B) produces moderate learning gains for all students.
C) produces moderate learning gains for low- and average-ability students, but has no impact on the performance of high-ability students.
D) produces strong learning gains for all students.

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Between-class ability grouping tends to lower the achievement of low-ability students while offering little to no benefit for students of average and above-average abilities. This is because it can limit the exposure of lower-ability students to challenging material and high expectations, while not significantly enhancing the learning environment for higher-ability students.

Researchers Have Found That Between-Class Ability Grouping