Once students are placed into a low-ability grouping in elementary school they are most likely to

a. improve their academic skills at a faster rate because they are with other students who are at the same academic level.
b. stay in that track in middle or junior high school.
c. develop positive attitudes towards school.
d. try harder in school.


Answer: b.

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