Which of the Following Statements About Tracking and School Failure

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about tracking and school failure is true?

• A)Studies indicate that non-college-track students experience progressive deterioration of achievement.
• B)Studies indicate non-college-track students experience less academic failure.
• C)Studies indicate non-college-track students participate more in extracurricular activities.
• D)Studies indicate non-college-track students have a decreased tendency to drop out.

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Definitions:

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