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ERIC Number: EJ612232
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-426X
Retention of Academic Skills over the Summer Months in Alternative and Traditional Calendar Schools.
Reece, Jennifer L.; Myers, Carl L.; Nofsinger, Christy O.; Brown, Reagan D.
Journal of Research and Development in Education, v33 n3 p166-74 Spr 2000
Compared the retention of academic skills of elementary students in traditional and alternative calendar schools over the summer months using curriculum-based measurement. Students completed mathematics, spelling, written expression, and reading probes in the spring and fall. Results indicated that retention of academic skills in the different schools depended on students' grade level and academic subject. (SM)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Nontraditional Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Academic Skills