Which One of the Following Student Situations Is Predictive of Tracking

question 7

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Andy,who continued 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 counseled 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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