Table 1. Third Grade Math and Reading Scores Among Children Born by Induction Compared With Those Expectantly Managed at Term.
| Variable | Induction in 39th wk (n = 455) | Expectant management past 39th wk (n = 3812) | P value | Induction in 40th wk (n = 610) | Expectant management past 40th wk (n = 1149) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Math | ||||||
| Score, mean (SD) | 744.4 (34.0) | 744.7 (33.7) | .87 | 744.8 (32.2) | 744.9 (33.1) | .98 |
| Proficiency, participants, No. (%) | 206 (45.3) | 1736 (45.5) | .91 | 275 (45.1) | 532 (46.3) | .63 |
| Reading | ||||||
| Score, mean (SD) | 742.7 (37.3) | 743.2 (38.7) | .79 | 744.7 (38.1) | 743.4 (38.8) | .51 |
| Proficiency, participants, No. (%) | 188 (41.3) | 1688 (44.3) | .23 | 269 (44.1) | 512 (44.6) | .85 |