track system

[ trak sis-tuhm ]

noun

, Education.

1. a system whereby students are separated into different groups or classes according to test scores or relative scholastic ability, as to assure that gifted students are not inhibited by slower learners.

Word History and Origins

Origin of track system¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

The JAS 39E engine is from the U.S., the radar from Britain and the infra-red search and track system is from Italy.

From The Daily Beast

For this reason such a system is referred to as a double-track system.

From Project Gutenberg

Belgium has the best-developed track system on the continent.

From Project Gutenberg