Question

Emily was always considered a bright student. As a result, she was assigned to classes that involved critical thinking and complex problem solving, while other students were assigned to classes that involved simple skills. She was allotted large quantities of homework that was conceptually complicated. Moreover, she was provided with better quality instruction than other students. In this case, Emily's separation from average students is a result of _____.

Answer 1

Question Options:

A) ​a hidden curriculum

B) ​tracking

C) ​credentialism

D) ​meritocracy

E) ​an achievement gap

Answer: Emily's separation from average students is a result of TRACKING

Explanation: Tracking in this context can be defined as the awareness of Emily especially as a result of close monitoring.

For her to be considered a bright student is as a result of close monitoring. Her further progress "large quantities of homework that was conceptually complicated" is also tracking in the sense that it observes and monitors.