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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In FCPS class sizes for K-3 are huge.  Big problem![/quote]

When I went to FCPS in the 70s we typically had 35-40 kids per class. Doubt it's anywhere near that these days.[/quote]

I taught in a system that had 35-40.  I'm a strong classroom manager and yes, I could manage a group that size.  But to really teach a group of kids, I've found the sweet spot to be under 20 for K-3.  When I have fewer than 20 students I can provide all the needed small group instruction in reading, math and writing.  I can help the few who need daily individual help in a particular area.  I can focus on building strong SEL, offering appropriate RTI, and the entire class can breathe.  Good public schools offer small class sizes.  (There are high performing publics with large ones, but high test scores are reflective of high income parents which is totally different than a GOOD education.)[/quote]

I'm not especially knowledgeable about debates in education, but curious as to what the issues with tracking vs small group instruction.

I don't honestly know the downsides to tracking, but my kids end up sitting around a lot int heir classes with small group instruction. Their groups meet once or twice a week. They even bring books to school so they have something to do when they're in limbo each day.[/quote]

tracking went out of style because SJW and liberals don't like that

the top tracks are richer whiter and more asian

the bottom tracks are poorer more hispanic and African American

Never mind that Africans tend to be in the top groups that's isn't enough.  Tracking must be racist[/quote]

No, the problem with tracking is that there is virtually no movement upward from the lower tracks.  Ever. [/quote]

there is no movement with the current system either.  No one has been able to close the achievement gap (Which is really a parenting gap but I digress).  But under the current system tons of kids are bored because the teachers basically can only go at the pace of the lowest people in the class.[/quote]

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