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Peer reviewedHall, Kathy; Nuttall, Wendy – British Educational Research Journal, 1999
Investigates teachers' beliefs and attitudes on infant school classes in northern England. Reports on class size preferences and preferential treatment for some groups of children and teachers. Indicates that class size cannot be treated as unidimensional in its impact on the quality of teaching and learning. (CMK)
Descriptors: British Infant Schools, Class Size, Educational Policy, Educational Quality
Sullivan, Patricia – Our Children, 1998
Reducing K-3 class size is highly recommended and broadly supported, though there are challenges with finding enough qualified teachers and providing enough classroom space. Research indicates that K-3 students in smaller classes do better academically, with minority and low-income students showing the greatest gains. The paper examines…
Descriptors: Class Size, Classroom Environment, Crowding, Educational Facilities
