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Troyna, Barry – British Educational Research Journal, 1991
Discusses the allocative and selective procedures of a multiracial British comprehensive school. Argues that future studies should consider which students attend which schools and take which courses. Addresses student placement based on English, mathematics, and social studies test results. Concludes that the term "underachiever" is a…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Ethnic Groups, Foreign Countries, Minority Groups