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Peer reviewedGoldstein, Harvey; Blatchford, Peter – British Educational Research Journal, 1998
Reviews research into class size effects from a methodological viewpoint, concentrating on various strengths and weaknesses of randomized controlled trials (RCT) and observational studies. Discusses population definitions, causation, and generally sets out criteria for valid inferences from such studies. Illustrates with new findings from data in…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Class Size, Control Groups, Data Collection
Download full textRose, Lea Williams – Academy for Educational Development, 2006
As part of a national Middle Start initiative led by the Academy for Educational Development (AED), Mid South Middle Start is committed to working with high-poverty schools in the Mid South Delta region to build their capacity to foster students' academic excellence, support the development of young adolescents, and achieve social equity in…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Educational Development, Block Scheduling, Teacher Effectiveness
