Using Research Results on Class Size To Improve Pupil Achievement Outcomes.

Achilles, C. M.; Harman, Patrick; Egelson, Paula

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ERIC Number: EJ571157

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1995

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Using Research Results on Class Size To Improve Pupil Achievement Outcomes.

Achilles, C. M.; Harman, Patrick; Egelson, Paula

Research in the Schools, v2 n2 p23-30 Fall 1995

Beginning in 1991-92, a local school district undertook a concerted effort to reduce class size in grades 1 through 3 to 1:15, the Student/Teacher Achievement Ratio (STAR) Project. Achievement gains and research indicated that class size caused increased achievement and facilitated improved instruction. (SLD)

Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Class Size, Instructional Improvement, Outcomes of Education, Primary Education, Research Utilization, Small Classes, Teacher Student Ratio

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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