Ball (1981)

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Harry Staddon

Cards (7)

  • Where did Ball conduct his - independent - research?
    Beachside Comprehensive School
  • What did Ball investigate?
    The effects of setting and streaming on educational achievement
  • How long did Ball take to conduct his research?
    Three years
  • What role did Ball take within his research?
    He was a participant observer
  • Students at Beachside Comprehensive school were based into three bands based on what information?
    Information supplied by their Primary School
  • What 3 bands were there at Beachside comprehensive school?
    Band 1: most able pupils - encourage to follow O level courses.
    Band 2: reasonably able pupils - directed towards more practical subjects and CSE exams.
    Band 3: least able pupils - seen as waste of time.
  • Balls research suggested that a teacher's reaction to an individual pupil based on their ability can affect their educational achievement.