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Single Sex Classrooms Should Be Standard in Elementary Schools. Emily Houlditch. “In a Class of Their Own”. Based on Bilal’s study, students show more academic growth at the elementary level when instructed in an all boys or all girls class.
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Single Sex Classrooms Should Be Standard in Elementary Schools Emily Houlditch
“In a Class of Their Own” • Based on Bilal’s study, students show more academic growth at the elementary level when instructed in an all boys or all girls class. • At the elementary age, boys and girls mature at different rates. • By teaching only boys or girls, teachers can better respond to each student’s learning needs. • Long range studies on socializing still need to be completed.
Works Cited “In a Class of Their Own: Are Single-Gender Classrooms the Answer?." . ASCD, 1 Apr. 2011. Web. 21 May 2014. <http://www.ascd.org/publications/newsletters/education_update/apr11/vol53/num 04/In_a_Class_of_Their_Own@_Are_Single- Gender_Classrooms_the_Answer%C2%A2.aspx>.