[eal-bilingual] Ability grouping of newly-arrived EAL pupils based on mathmatical ability

One of our schools was recently given the following advice, which I
think is a good place to start with newly-arrived EAL pupils, but
obviously needs expanding and building upon.

'research had shown that the best way to ability group newly-arrived EAL
students was through their mathematical ability.' 

Would anyone be able to point me in the right direction in terms of any
research that has looked at this?

Thanks

Paul Butcher  
Senior Ethnic Minority Achievement Consultant 
Learning and Standards 
Children's Services 

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