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From the National Association of School Psychologists:

Flexible grouping can also be a positive learning strategy,
when it is not over used. Homogeneous grouping by skill
level has been demonstrated to be effective for instruction
in the areas of mathematics and reading (Marzano, Pickering
, & Pollack, 2001). Three keys to flexible grouping are
using it sparingly, monitoring student progress closely,
and allowing for the continual remixing of assigned groups.
This allows students to move between smaller homogenous
skill- based groups and then back to larger heterogeneous
groups for creative and problem solving activities.
Flexible grouping surrounding student skills and across age
grouping allows students performing at various levels to
share their combined areas of knowledge and strength
(Marzano, Pickering, & Pollock, 2001). If utilized
effectively and in a sensitive manner, the method of
flexible grouping does not have to carry a negative stigma
for the learner (Tieso, 2003).  

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