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Detracking for Excellence and Equity
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Ability grouping. Leveling systems. Streaming. This is the modern way of talking about tracking -- the traditional practice of sorting and selecting students based on test scores and other criteria, and then steering these groups into the most appropriate course of study.
In 1987, New York's suburban Rockville Centre School District faced the fact that its longstanding trac ...more
In 1987, New York's suburban Rockville Centre School District faced the fact that its longstanding trac ...more
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Paperback, 180 pages
Published
August 15th 2008
by ASCD
(first published August 2008)
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Intriguing commentary and a case study on providing equitable learning opportunities
Our STEM academy program accepts students who have an A or B average in 6th grade and positive teacher recommendations. I wondered if this was a form of tracking students. As I read Detracking..., I was encouraged that since our district is beginning to offer similar accelerated classes in the other junior highs that we are moving in the right direction of providing equitable learning opportunities: equal access ...more
Our STEM academy program accepts students who have an A or B average in 6th grade and positive teacher recommendations. I wondered if this was a form of tracking students. As I read Detracking..., I was encouraged that since our district is beginning to offer similar accelerated classes in the other junior highs that we are moving in the right direction of providing equitable learning opportunities: equal access ...more

Clearly-written summary of the data that's very clear: tracking students is harmful. Contains both the research and some practical suggestions for moving forward.
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