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Peer reviewedFinn, Jeremy D.; Achilles, Charles M. – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1999
Describes Tennessee's Student/Teacher Achievement Ratio (STAR) Project, a study of class size, and summarizes its findings with regard to academic achievement and behavior. Positive findings from STAR are providing impetus for class-size-reduction policies. Discusses some criticisms of STAR research and findings. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Patterns, Class Size, Elementary Education
