How does the U.S. system differ from those of Germany and Japan?
A. Tracking occurs within schools, not between schools.
B. The United States organizes education at the state level, but Germany and Japan each have a centralized system.
C. The United States has the highest levels of achievement inequality when compared to levels in Germany and Japan.
D. Students seem to like school more in the United States than in Germany and Japan.
Answer: A. Tracking occurs within schools, not between schools.
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