Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 Master of Educational Psychology
2 Faculty member of Psychology Department, Shahid Chamran University, Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
Abstract
The present research has compared the academic performance and affective-social adjustment of the 6 and 7 year old first grade male and female students ot the elementary schools of Ahvaz. The sample consisted of 60 male and 60 female students horn in the month of Mehr 1366 (7-year old), and 60 male and 60 female students born in the month of Shahrivar 1367 (6-year old) selected randomly. The measurement of academic performance included the scores in mathematics, reading, and dictation. The affective-social adjustment was measured with the Adjustment Behavior Questionnaire. The students’ intelligence was controlled. The findings showed no significant difference between the school pertormance or attective-social adjustment ot the comparison groups. thus contirmrng the research hypotheses.
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