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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]i believe at Brent kids get differentiated instruction in separate classroms.  I doubt it falls into racial lines.  I believe for math and reading, kids can change into different classrooms based on ability-- a grade-level class and an above-grade level class.  So it is differentiated, but also using different classrooms and a different teacher.  So does that count as tracking or differentiated or a mix?  whatever it is, I think it works great.  [/quote]

I agree.  I'm really happy with the way its working this year.  The third graders are in three math classes with different teachers based on ability and knowledge.  The kids are re-tested every 7 weeks and kids move around.  The lowest ability group is the smallest so those kids can have more support.  All three groups are racially mixed which I don't think was intentional just how the assessments played out (although I heard a complaint about the top group being mainly boys).

So the good thing is that there is flexibility, and it's not like the kids will be in these tracks forever.

I heard there is going to be an intensive math camp at Brent for the first few weeks of summer.  Will it be for anyone who wants it or for kids who are behind?[/quote]

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