The Scholastic Performance of Children in a Disadvantaged Area.

Kellaghan, Thomas; Brugha, Deirdre

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The Scholastic Performance of Children in a Disadvantaged Area

Kellaghan, Thomas; Brugha, Deirdre

Irish Journal of Education, 6, 2, 133-143, W 72

Suggests that because children of similar intellectual abilities, with different home backgrounds and/or different educational environments, reach different levels of scholastic attainment, that suitable intervention procedures could raise level of school performance. [Available from St. Patrick's College, Dublin 9, Ireland]. (Author/AM)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Control Groups, Disadvantaged Youth, Economically Disadvantaged, Environmental Influences, Inner City, Psychological Testing, Standardized Tests

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Identifiers - Location: Ireland (Dublin)

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