How do I teach classes of widely different student ability?
Carnegie Mellon has an excellent decision tree which directs faculty to strategies for addressing this challenge. Among their ideas: forming study groups based on student background knowledge, allowing some freedom of the topics to reach the range of student interests and abilities, and being up front with students about what will be required of them to succeed in the course. For additional help and resources, contact the Office for Teaching, Learning and Assessment. Referenced from: Carnegie Mellon University – Students’ background knowledge and skills vary widely [Feb.
