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Direct linkKilmer, Theresa M. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of alternative middle school programs utilizing a longitudinal, mixed methods design and was driven by research questions which analyzed trends in attendance, discipline, and Standard of Learning test pass rates in history and science for 8 th, 9th, and 10th grade. It also examined student…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, Middle School Students, Nontraditional Education, School Effectiveness
Peer reviewedAchilles, Charles M. – Educational Leadership, 1996
Tennessee's Project STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Ratio) randomly assigned 7,000 K-3 students to small classes (13-17 pupils), regular classes (22-26 pupils), and regular-with-aide classes. Small classes ameliorate large schools' effects, reduce grade retention and discipline problems, benefit minority students substantially, allow students…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Class Size, Discipline, Educational Benefits
