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Research Results
Longitudinal studies (studies that follow the progress of a group of individuals over time) indicate that the longer students participate in nongraded settings, the more likely they are to have better attitudes and increased achievement (Anderson & Pavan, 1993). In addition, the wide range of competencies in a multiage group provides students with "opportunities to develop relationships and friendships with others who match, complement, or supplement their own needs and styles" (Lodish, 1992, p. 21). Because children are able to engage with children of a variety of ages and developmental levels, the opportunity exists for increased cognitive development (Stone, 1995; McClellan, 1994; Lodish, 1992).
