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These finding's were endorsed by Kauerz (2006) who states that although Pre-K provides crucial gains in achievement, especially in reading and math's, it is only short term due to what is termed as ‘the fade-out problem'. This problem is that the advantage that the child has gained could be lost (60-80%) during the first two years of elementary school, when joining a year/class that includes children of a lower level (those that did not participate so early). They are held back whilst the teacher's attention is put to those of a lower standard. It also has an effect if the elementary school that the child from high-quality Pre-K joins is of low quality. This factor is covered widely in research in the USA as entry is entirely dependant on residential location, therefore it could be a problem for children from low-income families.
Yet on the positive side, Campbell, Miller-Johnson, Sparling & Pungello (2001); National Research Council (2001); Schweinhart et al (2005) all confirm that through rigorous research high quality early childhood experiences produce impressive life-time benefits to society including fewer grade retentions, fewer special education placements, increased high-school graduation rates, and finally increased employment earnings (Kuyerz, 2006).

Statement of scope and aims of the study
The aim of this study is to discover and evaluate how schools use play as an educational tool for children aged 5 to 6 years of age. Along with how it is used in line with the National Curriculum and Early Years learning objectives. The study will investigate if play is used enough in school, and which benefits come from this, with finally, to support these findings, an overview of studies completed in other countries, on the subject of play in education.
The sample size will be thirty, which is less than perfect, but in the small time frame allowed it will produce a representative sample that will be supportive of this papers aim.

Methodology
Section A the justification

The method used in the design of this research as a factual enquiry, the following were considered:
The aims of the study and theories to be investigated
Reviewing the relevant literature: interested organizations
Preliminary conceptualization of the study
Deciding on the design of the study and assessing its feasibility within the limitations
Deciding which hypotheses will be investigated
Designing the required research instrument and technique: postal questionnaires
Drawing the sample: who to interview
Doing the field work
Processing the data
Assembling the results
Writing the research report
A study of this nature is a complex operation, and a first requirement is therefore the development of a clear plan, overall research design.

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