S/EC/25. Dissertation. Attitudes towards grade retention in primary school pupils

The dissertation investigates the issues of grade retention in US primary school pupils providing description of the general school environment and retention situation in the United Sates, the theoretical framework and a case study of teachers’ attitudes towards grade retention. The literature review touches on the problems of adjustment, child academic assessment at school, cognitive and intellectual development, etc. Primary data is collected through interviews and combined with secondary research findings. Conclusions are made about the programmes and strategies aimed to boost retention efficiency.