Max Rady College of Medicine
Term: Retained Student
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2007-01-22
Definition:
A student who was enrolled in the same grade for two consecutive years, and who did not have an aberrant pattern of promotion any other year (for example, retention one year and promotion of two grades the next, or a progression backwards).
NOTE:
This situation is now referred to as
Continuing Student.
Related concepts
Related terms
- Continuing Student
- Grade Repetition
- Retention - Education related
- Retention Rate - Education related
References
- Brownell M, Roos NP, Fransoo R, Guevremont A, MacWilliam L, Derksen S, Dik N, Bogdanovic B, Sirski M. How Do Educational Outcomes Vary With Socioeconomic Status? Key Findings from the Manitoba Child Health Atlas 2004. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2004. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)
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