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Folger, John – 1989
This paper addresses three questions policymakers may have concerning the results of the Project STAR data. First, when reducing class size, is there a "turning point" at which class size reductions lead to increased gains in student achievement? Second, do small classes help low socioeconomic status "at risk" students more…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Class Size, Cost Effectiveness, High Risk Students
