Nirmala Rao|Jin Sun|Jing Zhou|Li Zhang
Early achievement in rural China: The role of preschool experience
University of Hong Kong|University of Hong Kong|East China Normal University|University of Hong Kong
two studies examined relationship preschool experiences early academic achievement rural chinese children study 1 n 165 study 2 n 205 school preparedness literacy mathematics attainment first graders different preschool experiences kindergarten separate preprimary class sittingin grade 1 class preschool experience assessed study 1 educational attainment evaluated using endofsemester examinations designed local educational authorities whereas study 2 betterconstructed identical tests administered beginning end academic year study 2 different types preschool programs attended participating children directly observed findings studies showed children developmentally appropriate preschool experiences kindergartens separate preprimary classes higher school readiness scores children results study 2 also indicated disparities childrens school attainment associated type preschool experience ii children developmentally appropriate kindergarten program showed higher mathematics literacy achievement end grade 1 children merely sat grade 1 classes preschool experience implications findings scaling preschool services rural china discussed