Differences in Achievement between Adolescents Who Remain in a K-8 School and Those Who Transition to a Junior High School

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      Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE). 260 Dalhousie Street Suite 204, Ottawa, ON K1N 7E4, Canada. Tel: 613-241-0018; Fax: 613-241-0019; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.csse.ca/CJE/General.htm
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      21
    • Education Level:
      Junior High Schools
    • Subject Terms:
      Mathematics Achievement; Academic Achievement; Developmental Stages; Comparative Analysis; Junior High Schools; Elementary Schools; Surveys; Adolescent Development; Grade 7; Student Adjustment; Foreign Countries; Measures (Individuals)
    • ISSN:
      0380-2361
    • Abstract:
      There has been abundant research examining how early life experiences affect achievement. In this article, we investigate the transition from elementary to junior high school at a developmental stage where numerous changes have an impact on students. Using nationally representative survey data, we found no differences in academic achievement between students who transitioned to grade seven from an elementary school in comparison to those who remained in the same school. We did find a significant decline in mathematics achievement between grade five and grade seven for children, regardless of their transition status. We present a developmental, rather than environmental, explanation. (Contains 3 tables.)
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    • Number of References:
      35
    • Publication Date:
      2007
    • Accession Number:
      EJ780806