Some people think schools should group pupils according to their academic ability, but others believe pupils with different abilities should be educated together. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Different academic abilities exist among students,
according to
discipline, intelligence, and hard work. Some schools believe students should be grouped into different levels, depending on academic performance,
while
others disagree. In my view,
this
should never happen, as it induces numerous issues in both classes. The following paragraphs will explore both sides of the argument and highlight why I support one side. Indeed, overachievers feel underwhelmed when faced with the workload average pupils receive. It simply does not satisfy them to know they have locked potential, all
due to
their fellow classmates’ inability to match their own standards.
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students tend to feel more hungry for knowledge, looking for an actual challenge, which is somewhat understandable. By dividing a class into
two
, that could be achieved. Instant fiery competitiveness is induced between the overachieving classmates.
Likewise
, longer hours of teaching the academically average group makes a lot of sense, to ensure they understood the topic and to address any questions they may have.
In addition
to that, the A+ group can be introduced to
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topics, in order to fully unleash their potential, and satisfy their hunger for knowledge.
On the other hand
, new problems show up once a class of supposedly the same grade
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is split up into
two
categories.
This
, essentially, implies to the classmates that there is a superior group and a dumb one.
Consequently
, members of the “dumb class” will feel inadequate, and immediately lose self-esteem and
thus
, their motivation. On top of that, the upper division will most likely adopt a superiority complex that leads to looking down upon their peers. A larger workload of homework is bound to inspire a feeling of unfairness among the lower level,
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pressure on the higher level to naturally acquire that knowledge without the same amount of homework. To make the situation
further
complicated, not every school can afford
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double the salary for each grade. In conclusion, natural excellence is a blessing and a curse in disguise.
While
the academically blessed may score large numbers
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tests, they feel bored being in the same classroom as less fortunate peers. Dividing the
two
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while
causing even greater problems,
such
as insecurity or lack of motivation. My opinion, ultimately, is that splitting colleagues of the same grade into
two
is harmful more than is helpful.
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