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El-Hassan, Karma – Journal of Educational Research, 1998
Investigated relations between certain antecedent variables in Lebanese students' academic history and home environment and frequency of grade repetition. Information from 1,633 retainees representing all grade levels indicated that most entered school early, experienced frequent repetitions, and changed schools. Most were male, over-age for their…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Demography, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education