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ERIC Number: EJ241684
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981-Mar
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-127X
Retention in Grade Can Be a Step Forward.
Ames, Louise Bates
Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, v46 n7 p36-7 Mar 1981
Citing selected studies and experiences at the Gesell Institute of Human Development, the author argues that grade repetition benefits children whose behavior age is less than their chronological age. She emphasizes parent cooperation for dealing with the child's temporary emotional upset over being retained. Condensed from "Early Years," December 1980. (SJL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Emotional Problems, Grade Repetition, Parent Teacher Cooperation, Program Effectiveness, School Policy, Student Reaction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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