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ERIC Number: EJ552789
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-4056
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Seth's Story: The Tale of a Self-Determined Retention. Issues in Education.
Mohr, Kathleen A. J.
Childhood Education, v74 n1 p36-37 Fall 1997
Recounts the story of a fifth grader who decides he wants to be returned to the fourth grade. Describes parental reaction and actions of parents and school administration to determine best placement. Describes the child's satisfaction, personal adjustment, and academic success three years after decision to repeat part of fourth grade. (KB)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Grade Repetition, Parent Attitudes, Parent School Relationship, Parent Student Relationship, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Student Adjustment, Student Attitudes, Student Placement, Student Promotion
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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