During a parent-teacher conference with the Smiths,Mrs.Thompson expresses concern about their daughter Mary's academic progress.Mary has fallen so far behind that Mrs.Thompson suggests the possibility of having Mary repeat fourth grade.The process of holding students back rather than passing them to the next grade is called

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The process of holding a student back or having them repeat a grade is called retention. This is the most common term used in education for this practice. The other options, such as academic prevention or demotion, are not commonly used in educational settings.

During a Parent-Teacher Conference with the Smiths,Mrs