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| Autor/inn/en | Achilles, C. M.; Sharp, Mark; Nye, B. A. |
|---|---|
| Titel | Attempting To Understand the Class Size and Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) Confusion: A Pilot Study. |
| Quelle | (1998), (23 Seiten)
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| Beigaben | Tabellen |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Monographie |
| Schlagwörter | Tagungsbericht; Class Size; Classroom Environment; Comparative Analysis; Definitions; Elementary Secondary Education; Program Effectiveness; Program Evaluation; Small Classes; Teacher Student Ratio |
| Abstract | Confusion over the concepts of class size and pupil-teacher ratio (PTR) creates a conundrum for researchers, policy makers, and practitioners. An examination of how these two concepts are different is presented in this paper. A review of the literature suggests that class-size reduction makes a positive overall difference in student achievement, whereas an increase in the PTR is associated with lower student achievement. To explore this finding, a study on the two concepts was performed using 104 elementary schools and 12 secondary schools. The results show that class-size reductions do influence student outcomes positively but that PTR changes do not influence student outcomes significantly. A number of recommendations for future research are made, such as the importance of professional and policy persons using the terms PTR and class size with precision; that researchers continue to conduct studies on both PTR and class size; that researchers reanalyze prior studies using consistent definitions; and that policy-related research focus on ways to benefit students directly. Some implications for funding, policy implementation, probable roadblocks, and plans for future studies are provided. Contains 26 references. (RJM) |
| Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
| Update | 2004/1/01 |
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