Effects of Class Size in the Junior Grades. A Study [microform] / Edgar N. Wright and Others
- Bib ID:
- 5343906
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Wright, Edgar N
- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1977
- 152 p.
- Summary:
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This study investigated the differences between different sized classes in grades four and five of Toronto schools. Teachers and students from 11 schools were assigned to 34 classes of either 16, 23, 30, or 37 students (class size could vary by 2). All students were in grade four during the study's first year and in grade five during the second year. Questionnaires and attitude scales were used to measure teachers' expectations and attitudes, students opinions and attitudes toward their classes, and parents' opinions. In addition, student achievement in the areas of reading comprehension, vocabulary, mathematics problem-solving, mathematics concepts, art, and composition was measured, and students' academic self-concepts were assessed. Results of the study showed that varying class size produced few changes in classroom functioning, and most differences between class sizes were relatively small. Students were addressed as individuals significantly more frequently as class size was reduced below 30. Other differences included increased mathematics concepts scores in classes of 16, increased verbal participation in classes of 16 or 23, more noise in classes of 30 or 37, increased scores on "indicators of quality" in classes of 16 or 23, more frequent reading instruction in classes of 16, and increased complaints about lack of art instruction in classes of 37. (Author/JG)
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- Availability: The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Publications Sales, 252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 1V6 ($2.00 bound; $1.50 microfiche).
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- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Ontario Dept. of Education, Toronto
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- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1977
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