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1. The Effects of Summer Vacation on Achievement Test Scores: A Narrative and Meta-Analytic Review. (EJ596384)

Author(s):	Cooper, Harris; Nye, Barbara; Charlton, Kelly; Lindsay, James; Greathouse, Scott
Source:	Review of Educational Research, v66 n3 p227-68 Fall 1996

Pub Date:	1996-00-00
Pub Type(s):	Information Analyses; Journal Articles
Peer Reviewed:	Yes

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Academic Achievement; Achievement Tests; Elementary Education; Elementary School Students; Meta Analysis; School Schedules; Scores; Vacations

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A review of 39 studies indicates that achievement-test scores decline over summer vacation. Meta-analysis results from combining the 13 most recent studies indicate that the summer loss equals about one month on a grade-level equivalent scale. Discusses implications for school calendar changes. Contains 68 references. (SLD)

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