The notions of tracking and ability grouping have been contentious topics since the 1970s. Should students be grouped according to their academic ability?

There is much discussion these days about the notions of tracking and ability grouping since the 1970s. Some people believe that it is damaging to students’ development, while others harbor the opinion that it is beneficial for them. From my point of view, I am definitely in agreement with the latter opinion.

In the first instance, it is easier for teachers to teach according to their academic ability. Teachers should not worry about the students who get lower grades will not understand what they said（teach） during the class anymore. If teachers spend more time explaining for the students with lower ability, it is a waste of time for the students who has understood. It is unfair.

Secondly, it is the best way to study together for the students with the same level. They can discuss, exchange their ideas and deal with problems together. However, if now there are some students with lower levels among them, the students may be too shy to express their views, for they are afraid of being laughed at. Perhaps, those students would become more and more introverted resulting from this. Furthermore, the competition between students with higher levels is so fierce that they should try all the way out to keep their positions in the class, imaging it, can the rest students adapt to this situation? I think it is likely to have an unfavorable influence on their confidence.

Even though some people think it is rather bad to distinct the students, if students can benefit from this, I strongly suggest that we can take it into account.

All in all, in my opinion, I am in high favor that students should be grouped according to their ability because this can help students develop better in the future.

这篇文章整体结构很清晰，各部分处理的也不错

缺点在于：

第一，两段立论段落论述的比较单薄

你分成了两段，对学生，对老师

如果让我给你建议，我会这样分段：

1. 对学生学习方面的影响

2. 对学生心理层面的影响

这样可能会更有深度

第二，开头段的直接引入太简单了，改为大范围会好一点，这是我们上课讲的一个重点

With the rapid social development, there are many arguments about education, among which the notions of tracking and ability grouping since the 1970s could be one of the most remarkable one. Quite a few people believe that it is damaging to students’ development, but in practice, i hold the opinion that it is beneficial for them.

如果我来打分的话：band 5/5.5