Which of the Following Statements Is True of Tracking

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of tracking?

• A) It allows teachers to develop curricula for students with similar ability.
• B) It creates and reinforces equality among students.
• C) It involves sorting students based on their racial or ethnic group.
• D) The effects of tracking decrease over time.
• E) Teachers tend to have high expectations for low-track students.

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Definitions:

Wolff-Kishner Reduction

A chemical reaction used to convert carbonyl groups (C=O) into methylene (CH2) groups by treatment with hydrazine (N2H4) and a strong base.

Ketone

An organic compound characterized by a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two carbon atoms, common in sugars and fragrances.

Hydrazone

A compound formed by the reaction of a hydrazine with a ketone or aldehyde, characterized by a –NHN=C– linkage.

Semicarbazone

Derivatives of semicarbazide that are used as derivatives to characterize aldehydes and ketones, typically involving the formation of crystalline precipitates.