Many people believe that children with different levels of intelligence should study together in the same class, while others think that more intelligent children should be taught in separate classes. In this essay, I will discuss both views and give my opinion.
On the one hand, some people think that intelligent children should be taught separately. Firstly, these children learn faster than others, so in a mixed class, they may feel bored because the lessons are too easy for them. If they study in a special class, teachers can give them more difficult work, so they can develop their full potential. Secondly, in a mixed class, teachers often have to spend more time helping weaker students, so clever students do not get enough attention. Thirdly, when intelligent children study together, they can compete with each other and motivate each other to work harder.
On the other hand, other people believe that all children should be taught together. Firstly, weaker students can learn from cleverer students. For example, when they work in groups, intelligent students can help their classmates understand difficult lessons, and this also helps the clever students to understand the lessons better. Secondly, studying together teaches children to respect and help each other, which is important in real life. If intelligent children are separated, other children may feel that they are not good enough, which can make them lose confidence. Thirdly, intelligent children may become arrogant if they always study in special classes.
In my opinion, children should study together in most subjects, because this helps them to develop social skills and learn from each other. However, schools can provide extra classes or activities for gifted children so they can be challenged.
In conclusion, both views have some good points, but I believe that children of different abilities should mainly be taught together.