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Ability Grouping Is Wrong
Do you feel ability grouping is wrong? Well here are some of my opinions on this topic. I think ability grouping in the classroom is unfair because some kids feel labeled when they are in the lower classes. Why do we even have ability grouping in the first place? People with learning disabilities shouldn’t have to feel dumb just because they are separated into a different class because it may lower their self esteem and they could have a negative outlook on themselves. However if they are in a lower class they will get more help that they need. I think that all kids should have the right to feel equal no matter what their smartness is. From experience being in a lower class does not help my self esteem and it makes me feel embarrassed.

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