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What about schools with only one class?

With many schools especially in country regions the whole question of separation is irrelevant if there is only one class. Yet quite a few points may still be useful since we have emphasised separation is not the only solution to some of the difficulties that can arise. In all situations attention must be paid to the other children in the class and how they behave towards the multiples, possibly encouraging competition between them. Parents, teachers and other adults need to think if their own behaviour may encourage problems in the twins.

Geographic separation within the class may be a better solution than separation between classes for those multiples who are always concerned about what their co-multiple(s) is doing and are disruptive as they try to check on this. So the country school is not necessarily at a disadvantage just because separation into different classes is not an available option. Work within the one class and at home may be just as successful.