Raising the Age of Entry to School: What is the Evidence?.

de Lemos, Marion M.

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Publication Date: 1981-Sep

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Raising the Age of Entry to School: What is the Evidence?

de Lemos, Marion M.

Australian Journal of Early Childhood, v6 n3 p39-43 Sep 1981

Contends that arguments for raising the age of entry to school in Australia are not supported by the research evidence and are contrary to trends overseas, where the movement is towards extending early childhood programs rather than raising the age of entry to school. (Author/MP)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Early Childhood Education, Foreign Countries, Literature Reviews, School Entrance Age, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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