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    The document discusses single-sex versus coeducational schools. It notes some argue students at single-sex schools may have disadvantages later in life, while others believe in separating boys and girls for religious or cultural reasons or to avoid discipline issues. Advantages of single-sex schools include different learning styles for each gender and better exam results, while disadvantages include unnecessary separation and less development of social skills.

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    Single Sex Education

    In many countries today, parents are able to choose to send their children to single-sex schools or co-
    educational schools. Some people think that children going to single-sex schools have disadvantages
    later in life.To what extend do you agree?

    Some people feel that children should be educated in single sex schools; others argue that mixed schools
    are better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

    Advantages Disadvantages
     Some people believe that male and female  Separating boys and girls is unnecessary
    students should go to separate schools  It is unhealthy in terms of children’s social
     This is often for religious or cultural reasons development
     Discipline problems might be avoided by  Many coeducational schools are extremely
    separating boys and girls successful
     Boys and girls may learn in different ways and  A mixed-sex environment is more
    have different needs representative of real life
     Student at single-sex schools often get better  Coeducational schools provide children with
    exam grades. better social skills for adult life

    Single Sex Education

    In many countries today, parents are able to choose to send their children to single-sex schools or co-
    educational schools. Some people think that children going to single-sex schools have disadvantages
    later in life.To what extend do you agree?

    Some people feel that children should be educated in single sex schools; others argue that mixed schools
    are better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

    Advantages Disadvantages
     Some people believe that male and female  Separating boys and girls is unnecessary
    students should go to separate schools  It is unhealthy in terms of children’s social
     This is often for religious or cultural reasons development
     Discipline problems might be avoided by  Many coeducational schools are extremely
    separating boys and girls successful
     Boys and girls may learn in different ways and  A mixed-sex environment is more
    have different needs representative of real life
     Student at single-sex schools often get better  Coeducational schools provide children with
    exam grades. better social skills for adult life
    Streaming (grouping children according to ability)

    Some people think that schools should choose students according to their academic abilities, while
    others think it is better to have students of different abilities studying together. Discuss both views and
    state your own opinion?

    Advantages Disadvantages
     Some schools separate students  Grouping by ability may have a negative impact on
    according to their academic ability students
     Teachers can work at the right speed for  Children do not want to be seen as less intelligent
    their students than others
     Teachers can plan more suitable lessons  Streaming could damage students’ self esteem
     High-level groups may progress faster  They may lose motivation
     Lower level groups can benefits from a  Students from wealthier families tend to be better
    slower pace prepared
     Some teachers and parents support  Children from poorer families may receive less
    streaming for these reasons support from parents
     Mixed ability classes encourage everyone to
    achieve their potential.

    Streaming (grouping children according to ability)

    Some people think that schools should choose students according to their academic abilities, while
    others think it is better to have students of different abilities studying together. Discuss both views and
    state your own opinion?

    Advantages Disadvantages
     Some schools separate students  Grouping by ability may have a negative impact on
    according to their academic ability students
     Teachers can work at the right speed for  Children do not want to be seen as less intelligent
    their students than others
     Teachers can plan more suitable lessons  Streaming could damage students’ self esteem
     High-level groups may progress faster  They may lose motivation
     Lower level groups can benefits from a  Students from wealthier families tend to be better
    slower pace prepared
     Some teachers and parents support  Children from poorer families may receive less
    streaming for these reasons support from parents
     Mixed ability classes encourage everyone to
    achieve their potential.

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