The Effect of Grade Retention on Performance in Spanish Students: A Propensity Score Matching Approach
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| Title: | The Effect of Grade Retention on Performance in Spanish Students: A Propensity Score Matching Approach |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Jaime León, Fernando Martínez-Abad |
| Source: | Large-scale Assessments in Education. 2025 13. |
| Availability: | Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 17 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Grade Repetition, Academic Achievement, Scores, Foreign Countries, Mathematics Achievement, Science Achievement, Reading Achievement, Reading Comprehension, Self Efficacy, Causal Models, Statistical Inference, Low Achievement, Achievement Gains, Secondary School Students, Outcomes of Education |
| Geographic Terms: | Spain |
| DOI: | 10.1186/s40536-025-00243-0 |
| ISSN: | 2196-0739 |
| Abstract: | Background: Grade retention is an educational aspect that concerns teachers, families, and experts. It implies an economic cost for families, as well as a personal cost for the student, who is forced to study one more year. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of course repetition on math, science and reading competencies, and math self-efficacy. Methods: We employed a causal approach using propensity score matching to compare the result in the PISA tests of retained versus non-retained students. We found a comparison group with a similar distribution in the control variables to the group of retained students. Results: Course retention has a negative effect on the academic performance of students. Retained students showed lower results in math, science, reading, and math self-efficacy compared to the non-retained group. Conclusions: In line with previous research, evidence shows that grade repetition in Spain is not obtaining the expected results in retained students. This evidence suggests a rethinking of grade retention policies in Spain. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1463317 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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