BELIEFS OF TEACHERS ABOUT GRADE RETENTION

The relationship between the beliefs mentioned, and between them and knowledge of research, was analyzed by correlation and the identification of characteristics associated with retention was done by regression analysis. We used primary data concerning almost 5.5 thousand teachers that teach Portuguese Language. We found that teachers who adhere to retention tend to also adhere to a meritocratic principle of justice and to normative assessment.

Having more experience in teaching, not teaching in initial years of basic education, a greater knowledge of research of the subject, and holding a Master’s or a Ph. D. degree characterize the teachers who are less likely to agree with grade retention.