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Download full textAchilles, C. M.; Sharp, Mark; Nye, B. A. – 1998
Confusion over the concepts of class size and pupil-teacher ratio (PTR) creates a conundrum for researchers, policy makers, and practitioners. An examination of how these two concepts are different is presented in this paper. A review of the literature suggests that class-size reduction makes a positive overall difference in student achievement,…
Descriptors: Class Size, Classroom Environment, Comparative Analysis, Definitions
Achilles, C. M. – 1998
Discussion and research concerning class size can be traced back at least to the 12th century. An overview of recent research on the subject is provided in this report. The paper, which serves as an introduction to a symposium on class size, examines research that has appeared in the past 20 years, but it concentrates on the results of a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Class Size, Classroom Environment, Comparative Analysis
Achilles, C. M. – 1998
A short overview of an experimental evaluation of lower teacher-pupil ratios is presented in this report. The research under review is the Student Teacher Achievement Ratio (STAR) project. This longitudinal project was conducted in Tennessee and was designed to prove to state legislators the efficacy of smaller class sizes. For STAR, evaluation…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Class Size, Classroom Environment, Comparative Analysis
Wilkins, William E. – 2002
This paper seeks to answer the question, "What is the relationship between student achievement and four variables often cited as solutions?" The selected variables are: (1) per-pupil expenditure; (2) class size; (3) teacher advanced training; and (4) teacher experience. Because supporters promote initiatives focusing on these variables,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Class Size, Classroom Environment, Comparative Analysis
Achilles, C. M.; Kiser-Kling, Karen; Aust, Ann; Owen, Jean – 1995
As poverty, dysfunctional families, and special needs continue to affect students, educators seek improved ways to start children in formal education. One such approach is to lower the teacher-to-pupil ratios, and recent research shows that this method positively influences pupil achievement. How the process works is not well understood. To fill…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Class Size, Classroom Environment, Comparative Analysis
Craig, Eleanor D.; And Others – 1977
The paper discusses an experiment in which regression analysis was used to examine predictors of information retention following a college economics course. It was hypothesized that students taught in small classes with self-instructional materials would place a higher value on basic economic concepts and retain these concepts longer than students…
Descriptors: Achievement Rating, Class Size, Cognitive Measurement, Comparative Analysis
