Sociology
Age Grading in Educational Transitions and Its Social Consequences
Quick fact
Children born just after the school cutoff date can be up to almost a year older than their classmates when they start school, and this 'relative age' advantage is linked to higher test scores, higher academic tracking, and even a lower likelihood of dropping out.
Why this is interesting
Have you ever thought about why your classmates are all around your age? But what if a few months' difference in birth date could set the course of your entire academic life?