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Matchmaking: The Dynamics of High School Tracking Decisions

  • The authors present seven propositions about the dynamics of tracking based on their fieldwork and transcript analysis.
  • One proposition is that race, ethnicity, and social class signal ability and motivation and consequently influence curriculum decisions. The authors arrive at a conclusion that does not point to a single theoretical explanation.
  • Structural, cultural, and political factors all influence tracking decisions.
  • Tracking decisions result from differentiated hierarchical curriculum structures; school cultures that are alternatively committed to common schooling and accommodating differences; and political actions by individuals within those structures and cultures aimed at influencing the distribution of advantage.
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