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"The Negative Impacts of Starting Middle School in Sixth Grade" examined whether placing sixth graders in middle schools rather than elementary schools affects their behavior and academic performance. The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) has reservations about the results because they may be affected by differences between the research…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, Elementary Schools, Grade 6, Grouping (Instructional Purposes)
