School-leaving Profiles for Lower-attaining Pupils: Is There a Role?

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Title: School-leaving Profiles for Lower-attaining Pupils: Is There a Role?
Language: English
Authors: Burchell, Helen
Source: Educational Review. 1987 39(3):231-243.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 1987
Document Type: Journal Articles
Information Analyses
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Career Guidance, Education Work Relationship, Foreign Countries, Low Achievement, Profiles, Student Characteristics, Student Records
Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
Abstract: The author analyzes ways in which a school-leaving profile, alone or as a component of an achievement record, might serve the needs of lower-attaining pupils at the point of their transition from school to work or to further education. Limitations are discussed and potentials highlighted. (CH)
Entry Date: 1988
Accession Number: EJ360308
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The author analyzes ways in which a school-leaving profile, alone or as a component of an achievement record, might serve the needs of lower-attaining pupils at the point of their transition from school to work or to further education. Limitations are discussed and potentials highlighted. (CH)