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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Definitions:

Transparency

The practice of making actions, decisions, or processes openly accessible and understandable to others, fostering accountability.

Open Forums

Public places or services where people can express and exchange ideas freely, often subject to government protection in terms of free speech rights.

Political Appointee

A person appointed to a governmental position by a political leader, often based on their allegiance or qualifications.

Merit System Appointee

A person appointed to a position based on their abilities and qualifications rather than political affiliations or other non-merit factors.