Sorting students according to ability, also known as tracking, is controversial. In his interview with Dalton Conley, Stephen Morgan describes his work with non-Catholic students attending Catholic schools. He casts doubt on the benefits of tracking and instead suggests that

a.) Catholic children are more likely to benefit from attending a Catholic school.
b.) parents' goals for their children may play a large part in their success.
c.) non-Catholic students in a Catholic school are driven by ambition.
d.) parents in a Catholic school are more active in their participation and thus have a positive impact on student outcomes.


Answer: b.) parents' goals for their children may play a large part in their success.

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