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Fair points.

I've heard repeatedly (maybe not be true?) that K - 2nd grade is all about making sure the kids know how to read.  And, then after 3rd grade, they being to 'read to learn'.

So, grouping the kids by reading ability (versus math) might make more sense in K-2.  I agree that it wouldn't make sense to reorder the classes throughout the year since part of K/1st grade is socialization.  But, if the kids start at similar reading levels, won't they increase similarly as well, if all being taught the same?

And, more importantly, how would that be any worse than having the 5 different reading levels all in the same class?  Even just making it so that there are 2 different reading groups would seem to be an improvement, so that the teacher can give each group a half-hour or instruction (versus 10 minutes or no time at all, in some cases).[/quote]

There is actually empirical research about these questions. If you look it up, you can find out more. [/quote]

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