With regard to the practice of retaining or "holding back" students with failing grades,Woolfolk's general recommendation is that
A)promotion should include resource room assignments as well as one-to-one tutoring when needed.
B)promotion underscores the idea that poor performances bring negative consequences.
C)retention is usually better for self-esteem and performance than undeserved promotion.
D)students should be promoted with their peers but provided with extra help in the summer or the next year.

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Retaining or holding back students with failing grades can have negative effects on their self-esteem and motivation. Therefore, Woolfolk recommends that students should be promoted with their peers but provided with extra help in the summer or the next year to ensure they have the necessary skills to succeed in their new grade level. This approach provides an opportunity for students to catch up academically without damaging their self-esteem and social well-being by being held back a grade.

With Regard to the Practice of Retaining or "Holding Back