This study explores how early tracking—the separation of students into different academic paths based on ability—affects educational inequality. Using data from PISA, PIRLS, and TIMSS, the research analyzed 75 countries over 20 years.
Key findings reveal that early tracking significantly widens social achievement gaps and increases the variation in student performance. However, it does not improve overall performance levels, challenging the notion that early tracking boosts academic outcomes. Policymakers should reconsider the practice to ensure equity in education
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