Track system (Education)
Here are entered works on a system whereby students of the same chronological age or grade level are assigned to different classes, programs or schools (e.g. college preparatory programs vs. vocational programs) on the basis of perceived ability, achievement level, career/vocational choice, etc.
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Broader term:Narrower term:Used for:- Flexible progression
- Student placement
- Tracking (Education)
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Educational Matchmaking: Academic and Vocational Tracking in Comprehensive High Schools, by Jeannie Oakes, Molly Selvin, Lynn A. Karoly, and Gretchen Gulton (PDF files with commentary at rand.org)
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Filed under: Ability grouping in education -- United States -- Case studies- Educational Matchmaking: Academic and Vocational Tracking in Comprehensive High Schools, by Jeannie Oakes, Molly Selvin, Lynn A. Karoly, and Gretchen Gulton (PDF files with commentary at rand.org)
- Learning and Understanding: Improving Advanced Study of Mathematics and Science in U.S. High Schools (2002), by National Research Council Center for Education (page images with commentary at NAP)