Imagine you’re playing a game of basketball and you get randomly placed on the court with a group of star players. Would you be able to keep up, or would you struggle to perform at their level? Well, it turns out that something similar can happen to college students who are placed in ‘high-ability’ classes they may not be fully prepared for. According to a new study, these students tend to have lower grades and lower graduation rates compared to their peers in more appropriately matched classes. It’s like trying to jump into an advanced level of a video game without mastering the basics first – it can be overwhelming and discouraging. This research provides important insights into the long-term effects of tracking students based on perceived ability, and suggests that this practice may do more harm than good. To learn more about the study’s findings and its implications for education, check out the full article!
College students who are marginally placed into ‘high-ability’ classes have lower grades and graduation rates, according to new research.
Dr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success of Society. With a keen interest in exploring the untapped potential of the human mind, Dr. Lowemann has dedicated his career to pushing the boundaries of human capabilities and understanding.
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