Some people think schools should educate according to their academic ability, and others believe pupils with different abilities should be educated together Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Generally depending upon the difference in the intellectual levels among the children, it is often a matter of argument by some people that the pupils in schools should be taught in accordance with their academic learning abilities. However, this type of argument sounds good, but only on paper.

It is not advisable to select the students in the schools according to their academic ability because of various reasons. This type of system gives the inferiority complex to the students who are not in the group and sense of superiority to those who are in and selected. This is harmful to both types of students in the long run in their life. Secondly, inconsistency in the academic performance of the students is often observed. For example, an above average student may transform his academic performance to some higher level and on the other hand chances of transformation in an average student may be as low as zero. There is very low probability that some weak students get inspired and may excel if they study together with their bright counterparts.

On the contrary this argument dictates that if we separate students according to their learning ability, better level of enhancement can be achieved than achieved in combined class. They can be taught extra complex concept to enhance their academic and intellectual performance. Furthermore, there are chances that they may spoil their academic prospects if come under influence of spoilt children.       

To conclude, this argument seems appropriate if seen in the light of benefits of intelligent students.

However, its harmful effects seem to be more on the student community as it may hurt the self-esteem of the students and in my view, this cannot be permitted at all under any circumstances.