The Tracking System That Exists in Schools Today Contributes to the Formation

question 34

Multiple Choice

The tracking system that exists in schools today contributes to the formation of a student subculture that is antagonistic toward school by __________.

• A) segregating students so that low achievers are stigmatized and labeled as inferior
• B) encouraging children of the elite to participate in cooperative learning alongside low achievers
• C) creating a democratic system that prides itself on providing avenues of upward mobility
• D) providing low achievers with special education to prepare them to take elite positions in society

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Definitions:

Symbolic Gestures

Actions performed to convey a specific message or sentiment without the use of words, often culturally defined.

Parentese

A simplified and exaggerated form of speech, often used by adults when talking to babies and young children, characterized by higher pitch, slower rate, and exaggerated intonation.

Communication

The process of transferring information, ideas, emotions, or skills from one entity to another through various means, including speech, writing, signals, or behavior.

Child Care

The care and supervision of young children, especially by a person other than the child's parents.