Episode 26: Why Tracking Doesn’t Add Up
In this episode, we interview two teachers who detracked their math classes. We also spoke with some of their students to find out the impact of tracking and how we can make math literacy more equitable for all.
Resources for our Series on Detracking
(Ep 24) Kevin Welner and Prudence Carter, Closing the Opportunity Gap: What America Must Do to Give Every Child an Even Chance.
(Ep 25) John Diamond and Amanda Lewis, Despite the Best Intentions: How Racial Inequality Thrives in Good Schools
Edutopia: Moving Beyond Status in Math Class
Detracking, AVID atmosphere may improve students’ health, psychosocial outcomes
https://corp.smartbrief.com/original/2023/05/detracking-psychosocial-outcomes
NCTM: Catalyzing Change in Middle School Mathematics
Rethinking Mathematics: Teaching Social Justice by the Numbers