Key Classroom Strategies Supporting the Learning of Low-attaining Pupils

Abstract

The study sought to answer four key research questions: 1. What are the population characteristics of pupils in low attainment sets? - 2. What practices and processes do schools use to identify and organise low attainment groups? - 3. How do schools and teachers motivate and inspire pupils in low attaining groups to learn? - 4. Are different approaches used for pupils from specific social groups (minority ethnic/social class/ gender) who are over-represented in low attainment groups and/or ‘at risk’ of low educational outcomes?