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Oakes argument for grouping and tracking is that there are methods that can foster better leaning that can be used in tandem with tracking and grouping. To some extent i can agree with Oakes' article. While I myself don't particularly like grouping and tracking I can respect the points made in the article. Oakes uses the article to give an overview of the two methods of teaching. This gives both positive and negative aspects to them. The general idea though is that while they are valid methods of education, they should not be the only method used. I combination of varying ideas, styles and more can be used in order to foster better growth in children and in turn teachers. https://education.seattlepi.com/pros-cons-ability-grouping-elementary-schools-2950.html . The article I have attached reenforces this by giving an outlined pro con list for the method of teaching.

Ive decided to do a connection for blog post seven. The first article I would like to connect to is Kristof's Land of Limitations article. I chose this one because in my opinion they are kind of mirror images of each other. Kristof to some extent preached that hard work and effort did not effect the outcome of ones life. His friend was an excellent student, hardworking and yet always seemed to get the raw end of the deal. However "The service of what" article almost preaches the exact opposites. It tells us stories about Mrs.Adams class and Mrs.Johnson's that help show us that hard work can be beneficial it is just  how you use the hard work. "Working together, Ms. Adams and her students identified issues of common concern and then voted to focus their energy on the issue of homelessness." My second comparison is the the aria article we read in class. Service learning lets us experience the Aria article first hand. It helps us understand the issues and w...