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Peer reviewedSharman, Rex G. – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 1990
The records of 4,886 students in 18 Ontario high schools revealed that, compared to traditional full-year schools, dropout rates in matched semestered schools were lower for general-level students and much lower for basic-level students. There were no differences for advanced-level students. Contains 21 references. (SV)
Descriptors: Credits, Dropout Rate, Dropout Research, Dropouts
