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May, 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

Shepard, Lorrie A. – Psychology in the Schools, 1997
Reviews both the technical and policy aspects of readiness testing in local school districts. Summarizes policy context, motivations behind the tests, and consequences. Discusses the types of readiness tests and developmental screening measures misused as readiness tests, along with evidence of these measures' substantive and technical validity.…
Descriptors: Age Grade Placement, Children, Elementary Education, School Entrance Age