The Effects of High Stakes Tests on Retained 3rd Grade Students
Location
2074
Format Type
Paper
Start Date
January 2015
End Date
January 2015
Abstract
Florida’s 3rd grade retention policy has emotional effects on students and parents. This was a qualitative research study using the phenomenological approach. The study revealed that students and parents experience emotional stress when retained. There is an implication for further study of Florida’s retention policy for 3rd graders. This study reveals that retention does cause emotional distress on retained students and their parents. Investigator interviewed parents and their children.
The Effects of High Stakes Tests on Retained 3rd Grade Students
2074
Florida’s 3rd grade retention policy has emotional effects on students and parents. This was a qualitative research study using the phenomenological approach. The study revealed that students and parents experience emotional stress when retained. There is an implication for further study of Florida’s retention policy for 3rd graders. This study reveals that retention does cause emotional distress on retained students and their parents. Investigator interviewed parents and their children.
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