Difficulties of teaching mixed ability classes

Authors

  • D.A Atadjanova

    Nukus State Pedagogical Institute named after Ajiniyaz image/svg+xml

Keywords: mixed ability students, collaborative learning, motivation, material designing, friendly atmosphere, higher level stu- dents, lower level students, project works, pair work activities

Abstract

This article highlights teaching mixed level students and its major difficulties, benefits and drawbacks of the situation during the process.

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