Why Are Many Sociologists Opposed to Tracking in Schools

question 21

Multiple Choice

Why are many sociologists opposed to tracking in schools?

• A)because studies have generally found that tracking reinforces previously existing inequalities for average or poor students
• B)because tracking is usually done inefficiently by contemporary schools
• C)because tracking creates hierarchies, which sociologists pretty uniformly reject
• D)because tracking reinforces the specialized role of students-as-consumers
• E)because tracking overly emphasizes testable knowledge while de-emphasizing critical thinking and creativity

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