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Download full textJones, Eric D.; Southern, W. Thomas – 1987
This paper (1) presents a critical analysis of the literature on school readiness and school failure; (2) discusses the problems that ill conceived policies based upon readiness studies present to the education of learning disabled, regular class, and gifted children; and (3) offers guidelines for policies and programs. Methodological issues…
Descriptors: Age Grade Placement, Early Admission, Educational Needs, Gifted
Shank, Marilyn S. – Academic Therapy, 1990
The use of readiness assessment rather than chronological age for admission to kindergarten is proposed. The article examines why this approach is needed, how it might be accomplished, and the relative advantages of admitting by readiness assessment compared to chronological age. (JDD)
Descriptors: Age Grade Placement, Chronological Age, Evaluation Methods, Kindergarten
