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Grouping pupils by general attainment into the same class for all or most subjects.

Used in
All four UK nations (details may differ)
Topic
Teaching and learning

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Setting All four UK nations (details may differ)
Grouping pupils by attainment for particular subjects, such as maths sets. US: tracking or leveling.

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