Answer to Q8

Many teachers have expressed this concern, which is merited to some degree. However, we must also remember that less able students are sometimes intimidated by the presence of brighter students, and, consequently, don’t contribute to the discussions.

To resolve the problem, teachers might try some classroom discussion sessions with the gifted students, and some without them; if the discussions succeed better with the advanced students, then it makes sense to include them.

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