Why Does Multiage Make Sense? Compelling Arguments for Educational Change. Kasten, W. C. Primary Voices K-6, 6(2):2–9, April, 1998.
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Discusses the overwhelmingly positive evidence from experience and research which suggests that a multiage environment can be superior to one of age-segregated class levels. Illuminates the logic of educating students in mixed-age groups (called multiage) by discussing the academic and social advantages, the affective benefits, and the positive impact on both promotion and long-term educational goals. (SR)
@article{kasten_why_1998,
	title = {Why {Does} {Multiage} {Make} {Sense}? {Compelling} {Arguments} for {Educational} {Change}},
	volume = {6},
	issn = {1068-073X},
	url = {https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ573349},
	abstract = {Discusses the overwhelmingly positive evidence from experience and research which suggests that a multiage environment can be superior to one of age-segregated class levels. Illuminates the logic of educating students in mixed-age groups (called multiage) by discussing the academic and social advantages, the affective benefits, and the positive impact on both promotion and long-term educational goals. (SR)},
	language = {eng},
	number = {2},
	journal = {Primary Voices K-6},
	author = {Kasten, Wendy C.},
	month = apr,
	year = {1998},
	keywords = {Academic achievement, Affective Behavior, Continuous Progress Plan, Cross Age Teaching, Educational Change, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Grade Repetition, Mixed Age Grouping, Self Esteem, Social Development, Student Development},
	pages = {2--9}
}

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