Thomas,an Educationist,feels That Tracking or Formalized Ability Grouping of Students

question 36

Multiple Choice

Thomas,an educationist,feels that tracking or formalized ability grouping of students in the U.S.is not a completely fair process.Which of the following is a reason for Thomas to have such an opinion?

• A)Tracking decisions are made,at least in part,on the basis of stereotypes about social class and race.
• B)Students from affluent families are more likely to be placed in lower tracks than lower-class students.
• C)Decisions about tracking are based on the student's performance in class or on standardized tests.
• D)Tracking has resulted in an unacceptably large high school dropout rate in the United States.

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