Idea — Standardised tests measure all learners against the same benchmark. In mixed-ability classes, progress-based assessment — measuring individual gain — is more motivating and more honest. Example…
Idea — Pair stronger learners with weaker ones for production tasks; pair same-level learners for accuracy tasks. The goal determines the grouping, not class convention. Example — Accuracy…
Idea — An open task has no fixed right answer and can be completed at any level of depth. It differentiates naturally without requiring the teacher to write…
Idea — A mixed-ability class is not a problem to solve; it is the normal classroom. The goal is not to standardise outcomes but to give every learner…
Idea — Mixed-ability speaking groups fail when stronger learners dominate. Role cards that assign specific responsibilities force every learner to contribute regardless of level. Example — Role cards:…