Karla Received High Marks in Science During Elementary School and Was

question 7

Multiple Choice

Karla received high marks in science during elementary school and was placed in an advanced science program once she got to high school.What process is Karla experiencing?

• A) credentialism
• B) meritocracy
• C) tracking
• D) streaming

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