Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
2001
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Human Development, Consumer and Family Sciences
Abstract
The impact of age of entry and overage status on academic achievement was investigated. Reading and math scores for 41,141 South Dakota students in grades 2, 4, 8, and 11 were compared for students in age and school entry categories. Demographic information of the delayed student revealed that delayed students are typically white males with summer birthdays from middle to high-income families. The overall percentage of delayed students in the state of South Dakota is 17%, and the percentage of one-year overage students is 21 %. Analysis of the achievement data indicated that normal age and entry students scored significantly higher than students who were one-year overage and those who had delayed entry into school.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
School age (Entrance age) Readiness for school Academic achievement Reading -- Ability testing Mathematical ability -- Testing
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
152
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Lowery, Diane R., "The Effect of Kindergarten Entry Age on Reading and Math Achievement" (2001). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 563.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd2/563