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social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > school systems, structures, and processes > social promotion and grade retention
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > sociology of education > school systems, structures, and processes > social promotion and grade retention

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social promotion and grade retention  

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  • Grade retention and social promotion are widely used, yet highly controversial, educational practices used to promote student academic achievement. Grade retention (also known as “grade repetition” or “failing a grade”) occurs when a student repeats the current grade rather than being promoted to the next grade with his peers. [Source: Sociology of Education: An A-to-Z Guide; Social Promotion and Grade Retention]

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