Which One of the Following Student Situations Is Predictive of Tracking

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following student situations is predictive of tracking practices?

• A) Andy, who continue to be a low achiever throughout grade school, remains in school after reaching the age of 16.
• B) Marie, who was placed in the low reading group in the third grade, is counselled in the eighth grade into home economics instead of beginning algebra.
• C) Sylvia, who experienced considerable academic success in elementary school, is admitted to a prestigious university on an athletic scholarship.
• D) Vincent, who was accelerated from second to fourth grade because of his outstanding ability test score, had difficulty with social interaction in high school.

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