Holly's Birthday Is Two Days Before the Cutoff Date for Kindergarten

question 37

Multiple Choice

Holly's birthday is two days before the cutoff date for kindergarten enrollment. Her parents are considering delaying her school entry by one year. They should know that research reveals that

• A) there are long-term academic benefits from delaying school entry.
• B) school readiness cannot be cultivated through classroom experiences.
• C) there are long-term social benefits from delaying school entry.
• D) younger first graders outperform same-age children a year behind them.

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