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Missing two school days a month could leave pupils almost a year behind, Abu Dhabi warns

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“Missing two school days a month could leave pupils almost a year behind, Abu Dhabi warns”

Abu Dhabi: Missing school for two days a month could leave a pupil almost an academic year behind in their learning, Abu Dhabi’s Department of Education and Knowledge has warned, urging parents to pay close attention to attendance. That pattern amounts to 18 missed days over a school year and could lead to a 14-point drop in assessment scores. For pupils absent for three days or more each month, the decline could reach 25 points, according to the department. Get updated faster and for FREE:…

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