Flexible Grouping Setting up groups takes time and can cause frustration. Preset groups for some activities allow a smoother transition to activities. Additionally, it provides teachers with the opportunity to set up groupings for a variety of reasons, including homogenous, heterogeneous and social groupings.

Grouping facilitates instruction when it: allows for both collaborative and independent work gives students and teachers a voice in work arrangements allows students to work with a wide variety of peers in homogeneous, heterogeneous and social groups keeps students from being “pegged” as advanced or struggling

Group Membership Can be determined by: Readiness Interest Skill Level Background Knowledge Social Skills

Grouping Method Teacher Assigned Student Selected Random

Sandra Irene, Penny Jada Jeanne Kelly Amanda, Sally, Cheryl, Tanya, Angela Anna Sally, Cheryl, Tanya, Leah Sandra There are many ways to preset groups, one of which is the clock buddy. Students may play a part in setting up some of the “appointment times”, but the teacher may preset groups for reasons of her/his choosing. Krista Laurie Natalie Jill, Tracy

Flexible Grouping for the delivery of instruction is the cornerstone of appropriate differentiation for all students. The use of Flexible Grouping assures Success for Every Student.