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Peer reviewedMay, Deborah C.; Welch, Edward – Psychology in the Schools, 1986
One hundred and fifty-two children were classified by birthdate and sex and compared on their performances on the Gesell Screening Test, the Gesell School Readiness Test (GSRT), and the Stanford Achievement Test. Females scored higher than males on the GSRT but no interations between birthdate and sex were found. (Author/ABB)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Early Childhood Education, Preschool Children, School Entrance Age
Peer reviewedMay, Deborah C.; Kundert, Deborah K. – Psychology in the Schools, 1997
Examines school readiness practices, along with the conceptual problems with the ways that "readiness" and "at risk" are defined. Analyzes methodological problems, delayed school entrance, and focuses on studies that examined future school retention rates, later use of special education services, and drop-out rates. Offers suggestions for best…
Descriptors: Age Grade Placement, Children, Definitions, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedMay, Deborah C.; And Others – Remedial and Special Education, 1995
This study examined effects of delayed school entry on later elementary school grade retention and special education service rates. Students (n=279) who delayed school entry were most often male and were placed in special education programs in significantly higher proportions than nondelayed-entry students. No significant effect of delayed entry…
Descriptors: Age Grade Placement, Grade Repetition, High Risk Students, Males
