Tracking

In the overall topic of tracking, I feel like it's pretty difficult to directly choose one side over another.  I think the idea of tracking isn't really negative, because it does help a classroom run more effectively.  It's pretty hard for teachers to teach students who are all on different levels with a variety of different skill sets, and tracking provides a method to ensure that all students are taught on levels appropriate to their ability.  However, enacting tracking allows stereotypes to be made regarding the different groups, so the main issue is the stigmas that come with tracking.  I think that if tracking can be used with a more regulated system, then it wouldn't be a negative process.  Students should have the ability to easily move from track to track, depending on their view of their own ability.  If students feel they aren't being challenged enough, they should be given the option to move up, and if they feel as if the material is too difficult, they should be allowed to move to a more suitable track.  I know it's really difficult to actually enact a system where mobility exists with such ease, as there are more obstacles in place within the education system, but I believe that if we can ensure mobility among the tracks, then tracking would be an effective way to teach students.