Math and Reading Differences Between 6-8 and K-8 Grade Span Configurations: A Multiyear, Statewide Analysis

We analyzed the effect of grade span configurations (i.e., 6-8 versus K-8) on reading and math performance in Texas public schools for the last 5 school years.  Participants in this study were 628 Texas schools (i.e., 314 middle schools and 314 K-8 schools) distributed across the 5 school years exam...

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Main Authors: David M Clark, John R Slate, Julie P Combs, George W Moore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Arizona State University 2013-08-01
Series:Current Issues in Education
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Online Access:https://cie.asu.edu/ojs/index.php/cieatasu/article/view/1144