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 

• Continuing Student / Grade Repetition

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)