> I just never really understood why these tracked math programs were a good idea? Because by sabotaging "tracked" programs as you described, they can claim th

> I just never really understood why these tracked math programs were a good idea? Because by sabotaging "tracked" programs as you described, they can claim that "Middle- and high-performing students performed equally as well in both environments.", thus discrediting concerns that dumbing down math education to the lowest common denominator is harming high achievers.