Changes in Subject Matter and Method to Fit Different Ability Groups in Mathematics

Abstract

In presenting the changes in subject matter and method needed to fit different ability groups in high school mathematics, I am compelled to limit my discussion to the work of the first two years as carried on in the majority of schools: namely, freshman algebra and plane geometry. My experience with ability groups limits me to this field and since a large number of high schools make two years of mathematics required for graduation, it is the field where different ability groups are most needed and the field in which I feel you would be most interested.