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Thomas, an educationist, feels that tracking or formalized ability grouping of students in the U.S. is not a completely fair process. Which of the following is a reason for Thomas to have such an opinion?
 
  a. Tracking decisions are made, at least in part, on the basis of stereotypes about social class and race.
  b. Students from affluent families are more likely to be placed in lower tracks than lower-class students.
  c. Decisions about tracking are based on the student's performance in class or on standardized tests.
  d. Tracking has resulted in an unacceptably large high school dropout rate in the United States.

Question 2

The ________ released a report indicating that schools in the U.S. are failing to prepare students adequately for work-related positions in an increasingly technological society.
 
  a. Civil Rights Project
  b. Educational Testing Service
  c. Coleman Commission
  d. National Center for Education Statistics



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b



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