Article

Grade-Span Configuration

Authors

• • Theodore Coladarci
• • Julie Hancock

Abstract

The author review the limited evidence regardingg grade-span configuration effects on academic achievement and other outcomes. A small group of studies, where researchers attempted to accoubt for confounding variables, report positive effects for less fragmented grade spans (e.g.. grades k-8 vs. 6-8). The meaning and implications of these results are discussed.

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How to Cite: Coladarci, T. & Hancock, J. (2002) “Grade-Span Configuration”, Journal of Research in Rural Education. 17(3).