Concept information
Preferred term
summer setback
Definition
- The term summer setback refers to an erosion of children's numeracy and literacy skills over the summer months. While children tend to gain skills at equal rates during the school year, differences in educational achievement between advantaged and disadvantaged children grow during summer vacations. [Source: Sociology of Education: An A-to-Z Guide; Summer Setback]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/summer_setback
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