With Regard to the Practice of Retaining or "Holding Back

question 137

Multiple Choice

With regard to the practice of retaining or "holding back" students with failing grades,Woolfolk's general recommendation is that

• A)promotion should include resource room assignments as well as one-to-one tutoring when needed.
• B)promotion underscores the idea that poor performances bring negative consequences.
• C)retention is usually better for self-esteem and performance than undeserved promotion.
• D)students should be promoted with their peers but provided with extra help in the summer or the next year.

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