Which of these statements best describes the impact of tracking on children's education?

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Research has shown that tracking has only a modest impact on the achievement of higher-ability students, while sometimes impeding the learning of lower-ability students. Therefore, option C, which suggests that tracking only modestly benefits higher-ability students, is the best statement. Option A is incorrect because tracking systems do not benefit all children equally; otherwise, there would be no point in tracking. Option B is incorrect because while tracking may benefit some lower-ability students, it is not necessarily true for all. Option D is incorrect because there is empirical evidence that tracking impacts student achievement, albeit minimally.

Which of These Statements Best Describes the Impact of Tracking