Educational Research and Reviews

  • Abbreviation: Educ. Res. Rev.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1990-3839
  • DOI: 10.5897/ERR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 2031

Review

A study on student ability differences and homogeneous teaching in higher mathematics instruction

Zhong Li Wang
  • Zhong Li Wang
  • School of Science, Beibu Gulf University, Qinzhou, China.
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Wen Li Chen
  • Wen Li Chen
  • College of International Studies, Beibu Gulf University, Qinzhou, China.
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  •  Received: 05 October 2025
  •  Accepted: 19 November 2025
  •  Published: 31 December 2025

Abstract

This paper examines the phenomenon of homogenization in higher mathematics education from three dimensions: textbooks, teaching methods, and assessment, identifying rigid educational policies, limited resources, and entrenched teacher mindsets as underlying causes. It proposes four reform pathways: differentiated instruction, diverse teaching methodologies, personalized resources, and multifaceted evaluation. Key implementation strategies include deregulation, targeted resource allocation, and teacher empowerment, offering a systematic approach to mitigating the tension between student ability disparities and teaching homogenization.

Key words: Advanced mathematics, homogeneous teaching, tiered instruction, differentiated development.