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Students’ Perception of Ability Grouping in a Private International School

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  • Henok Daniel Anito

    (Department of Education, University of the Philippines, Philippines)

  • Prema Gaikwad

    (Department of Education, Adventist International Instititue of Advanced Studies, Philippines)

Abstract

This study investigated the perceptions of middle and high school students in a private international school in Indonesia toward ability grouping practiced in the school. A total of 640 students from middle school (grades 7–9) and high school (grades 10–12) responded to the ability grouping questionnaire constructed by the researchers. The findings indicated that the respondents had a neutral perception of ability grouping. There was no significant difference between male and female students’ perceptions. Similarly, there was no significant difference between low, middle, and high-ability students’ perceptions of ability grouping. However, there was a statistically significant difference in students’ perceptions when grouped according to grade levels. Responses to the open-ended items of the survey revealed that the majority of the respondents perceived ability grouping as more disadvantageous, especially for low-ability students. Implications of the findings and recommendations for further research were stated.

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  • Henok Daniel Anito & Prema Gaikwad, 2025. "Students’ Perception of Ability Grouping in a Private International School," European Journal of Education and Pedagogy, European Open Science, vol. 6(1), pages 52-60, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejedu0:v:6:y:2025:i:1:id:30900
    DOI: 10.24018/ejedu.2025.6.1.900
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