Which of the Following Statements Is False Concerning Sorting and Selecting

Which of the following statements is false concerning sorting and selecting of students?

A) In the early days of American schools, families sorted and selected students for school based on the family needs.
B) Sorting and selecting students for various ability tracks is a unifying experience as children are correctly placed into appropriate experiences and rigor of education.
C) Beginning in the late 19^th century, all children were required to attend school and students were classified (sorted and selected) into education tracks according to their talents and abilities.
D) Generally, sorting and selecting provided the top 10% of students with a rigorous academic education to prepare them for college and professional careers.