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Class Size Effects: Assessing the Evidence, Its Policy Implications, and Future Research Agenda. Conclusion.
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Grissmer, David – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1999
Summarizes evidence for the effects of class-size reduction from experimental and nonexperimental measurements, addresses questions about the robustness of each type of estimate, and suggests hypotheses that could reconcile differences resulting from conflicting evidence. Discusses potential costs and the implications for future research into the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Class Size, Costs, Experiments
Estimating the Cost of National Class Size Reductions under Different Policy Alternatives.
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Brewer, Dominic J.; Krop, Cathy; Gill, Brian P.; Reichardt, Robert – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1999
Estimates the operational costs of nationwide class-size-reduction programs under various policy alternatives, including the specified class size, flexibility in implementation, and whether the policy is targeted toward at-risk students. Depending on the options, estimated costs range from about $2 billion per year to over $11 billion per year.…
Descriptors: Class Size, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Educational Finance