1. Concept reset
Select concepts you can explain. Then write a mechanism, not a definition only.
2. Named research
- Ball: banding can shape identities and expectations
- Gillborn and Youdell: A–C economy and educational triage
- Ireson and Hallam: grouping effects vary by context and subject
3. Route choice
Access: Complete a partially written chain using the vocabulary bank.
Scaffold: Use prompts to connect evidence to the question.
Core: Write a developed paragraph independently.
Stretch: Compare explanations and make a qualified judgement.
4. Exam practice
Evaluate the view that grouping learners by ability mainly benefits achievement. [20 marks]