How do essentialists solve the problem of all students not learning at the same rate?

a. Through tracking students into ability groups
b. Through heterogeneous grouping so students can help each other learn
c. Through special education and gifted classes for exceptional students
d. Through in class peer tutoring and aides


A Correct Answer: Through tracking students into ability groups
Feedback for Correct Answer: The solution essentialists have developed to address incomplete learning is to group students according to ability, which is known as tracking.

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