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ERIC Number: EJ548611
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0033-3085
The Effectiveness of a Transitional Prekindergarten Program on Later Academic Achievement.
Buntaine, Roberta L.; Costenbader, Virginia K.
Psychology in the Schools, v34 n1 p41-50 Jan 1997
Investigates the academic effectiveness of a prekindergarten program in a suburban, predominantly Caucasian upper middle class school system. Matched children who spent an extra year in prekindergarten with youngsters who proceeded directly to regular kindergarten. Using achievement test scores and other measures, found no significant differences between the two groups. (RJM)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, High Risk Students, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Program Effectiveness, Student Promotion, Transitional Programs
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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