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 _____.

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Tracking is the practice of placing students in specific curriculum groups on the basis of their abilities and talents. Emily being assigned to more challenging classes and receiving better quality instruction based on her perceived abilities is an example of tracking.

Emily Was Always Considered a Bright Student