academic tracking
Sorting students academically
Academic tracking is the practice of grouping students by perceived ability or achievement level, placing them in different classes or programs accordingly: She was tracked into honors courses, Critics argue tracking perpetuates inequality.
Also called ability grouping or streaming (British).
The practice is controversial—supporters claim it allows tailored instruction, while opponents argue it often reflects socioeconomic status more than potential and limits opportunities for students in lower tracks.
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- giftedGiven as present
- high achieversPeople who excel greatly
- remedialIntended to fix problems
- special edAdapted academic support
honors · AP classes · sorting · placement · leveling · achievement · standardized testing · reading level · GPA · college prep · vocational · trade school · separation · labels · expectations · potential · school counselor · advanced
academic trackingdemocratic education
Learners co-decide their curriculum
individualized education · personalized learning · inclusion
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