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Download full textHolmes, C. Thomas – 1986
Meta-analysis of 17 studies was conducted to determine the effectiveness of retaining elementary school students in grade. Calculations with data from the 17 studies produced 217 effect size measures, most of which were measures of differences in reading and mathematics achievement. Some measures of differences in social adjustment, behavior, and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Demography, Educational Practices, Elementary Education
Quinlan, Claire; And Others – 1987
An increase in the number of schools adopting year-round programs prompted this analysis of all year-round education programs in California. Chapter 1, "Introduction to the Study," outlines study organization and calendar scheduling plans. "Design of the Study," chapter 2, describes data obtained from interviews, surveys,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Demography
