track system

[ trak-sis-tuhm ]

nounEducation.
  1. a system whereby students are separated into different groups or classes according to test scores or relative scholastic ability, as to assure that gifted students are not inhibited by slower learners.

Origin of track system

1
First recorded in 1955–60
  • Also called tracking, a·bil·i·ty group·ing [uh-bil-i-tee groo-ping] /əˈbɪl ɪ ti ˌgru pɪŋ/ .
  • Also track·ing sys·tem [trak-ing sis-tuhm] /ˈtræk ɪŋ ˌsɪs təm/ .

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