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Becker, Henry Jay – Phi Delta Kappan, 1990
Analyzing the 1988 Johns Hopkins University survey data, researchers found that curricular opportunities and classroom learning tasks experienced by students depend on school characteristics (size, grade span, and student/teacher ratio). Also important were the type of community served, family socioeconomic background, and the student body's…
Descriptors: Community Characteristics, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Family Characteristics
