Student Education : The Effects Of Class Size And Student Learning

Many public school classrooms are crammed full of students, which makes not only the teacher’s job more challenging, but also damages the children’s learning experience. This is because “the smaller the class, the better individual student experience” (Lynch). In fact, a study was conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) discovered that over 14% of US schools surpass their recommended capacity (Lynch). In classrooms where this is apparent, teacher-student one on one time is rarely ever possible, and a child’s understanding is limited as a result. There is no bond between the two, which also creates tension in class. The tension between a frustrated teacher and a student who does not understand a unit during the school year happens much more than expected. Also with a full class, teachers do not have the time to devote their attention to each and every student. At this day in age, children need more attention given to them than ever before in order to succeed in life, and college if they so choose to attend. It is also needed to succeed later on in life after their schooling is complete. The overpopulated classrooms are making it harder for teachers to achieve

The evidence suggests that increasing class size will not only harm children’s test scores in the short-run, but also in their long-run human capital formation. Money is saved from increasing class size will be more substantial social and educational costs in the future. In addition to high costs, reducing class size have unintended consequences. When California lowered class sizes in 1996, they realized that they did not have enough teachers to meet the challenge. Schools were forced to hire new teachers and add portable classmates to accommodate the state

In recent years, the topic of class size reduction has come to light in the United States. "There is little doubt that reducing class size can boost student achievement in some circumstances," Matthew Chingos of the Brookings Institution Brown Center says. Class size reduction is becoming more and more demanded to help meet the needs of todays society and education. According to the Center For Public Education, 'student achievement in grades K-3 increased when the class size dropped'. Class size reduction has been debated about for years in the US and is now being extensively studied. Class size reduction continues to have positive affects on school districts and is now more commonly practiced in the United States because of the high

For decades there have been debates about whether or not class size matter. I think more people believe this to be true than false. I believe it can be either true or false depending on the circumstances. I remember having about 30 to 32 students in the class room when I was in grade school. It was never a problem for me then. I believe the class size matters when the students are in elementary school. Let’s face it we weren’t born knowing how to be successful in school. I believe that at some point we are responsible for how we’re doing in school. Learning outcomes can be a result of the teacher’s teaching skills, the student may have a learning disability, or the student is simply not motivated and focus in class for numerous reasons. The size of a class may or may not affect learning outcomes depending upon the circumstances.

Although there are advantages and disadvantages in class size reduction to student achievement, there can be a compromise. Smaller class sizes do not have to be for everyone. It can be left to lower achieving schools. Beginning teachers can start in smaller classes, and leave the larger classes for the more experienced. Larger class schools can provide one on one or small group tutoring for those who need extra help. In kindergarten and first grade establish smaller classes but gradually grow. There is a solution to every problem, but it takes effort to find the most effective

There are so many benefits to schools having smaller class sizes and today I am going to talk to you specifically about the benefits of increased student engagement, higher academic performance, and increased classroom environments.

In America, school became a requirement in 1850 after the State Compulsory Education Laws came into effect and since then everyone has attended some schooling. Even though the schooling they received in 1850 is extremely different than the schooling children now receive, some things still remain constant. One thing that remains constant is that several kids are trying to get the attention of one or two teachers. In a class of twenty five, one teacher can be facing twenty five questions. It would be nearly impossible for a teacher to answer that many questions in a single class period. That is why class size can have such a huge impact on students. Yet in a lot of schools, class sizes continue to increase at a substantial rate.

©While the principal was talking to the other teachers, I was eavesdropping in. I was listening when the art teacher said " does class size matter ". I couldnt help but to crack the door open a little more , as I was opening the door the teachers noticed me. They then asked me to come in, I walk in and the principal asks me what I think about the opinion. I was thinking in my head when , the two English Teachers' told me to write a essay on this opinion and what I think.

First of all, when kids start out their school career in a small class size they are able to have an immense take away. According to GreatSchools Staff from Great Schools, “Education researchers suspect that class size reduction in the early grades helps

Do class size affect the student success.I yes because some people can not concentrate.And can be a distracted for other kids and can have them to failing. What ever they are working on. Because of taling,playing ,and doing other things.

Class size has been examined in terms of the capacity to affect the learning experiences of students, and while it has been theorized to have some role in the quality of education, analyses have continued in attempt to identify specific influences (Bosworth, 2014). This paper will discuss observations of this role, considering the historical aspects of the topic, the current relevance of the topic in education, the ethical and legal issues (including affected professional issues) relevant to the topic, and how the research conducted for these purposes could potentially be used in present day schools.

Larger classes takes away the opportunity to work with each student in need of assistance to make their work more accurate. Having a smaller class requires students to be more engaged in their work. Students will be more helpful to their fellow classmates with a small class with a mixture of higher quality students. It has been proven in different states that class size plays a big role in a student’s education. Smaller classes are particularly effective at raising achievement levels of low-income and minors. Attending a small class increases the rate of attendance, Students get more individualization and achievement in a smaller class. A large class can cause a lot of chaos and if there is too much chaos and loud distractions in a learning environment the students would get stressed out. The amount of noise and this can also cause a lot of stress among teachers. When there is too many people around you it can cause you to become more distracted and you will be most likely lose focus. In a large classroom students often blend into the crowd in order to be noticed they have to either be brilliant or a trouble maker. Teachers who have less students can give each student more attention and one on one instruction. A student

Lowering class size has a direct impact on student test scores. In aa study done in San Diego, an 11% in english proficiency was shown in grades K-2 across 30 of the poorest districts in the city when class size was reduced to just 16 students according to Rose Arce in, “Does class size matter?” Furthermore, according to Everyone knows students learn more in smaller classes, or do they? “Researchers generally agree that smaller classes are linked to educational benefits… Among the positives are better test scores…”. Both of these examples

By and large, this article on the long-term effects of small classes presented relevant information in a comprehensive manner in contrast to the first article regarding youth violence. Although the results were confounding to me due to the statistical information, I appreciate how each section was arranged, particularly the literature review, titled, Research on the Effects of Class Size (Nye, Hedges, & Konstantopoulos, 2001). In addition, the article clearly stated the conclusions with providing possible hypotheses explaining the reason why smaller classes obtained higher achievement and particularly in minority students. As we learned in the class PowerPoints, theories should be falsifiable and even provide future research possibilities as

The state randomly assigned students to smaller classes with 13-17 students, regular classes with 22-26 students and regular classes with an aide. The research not only showed that all smaller classroom size improved student’s academic achievement but in particular minority students improved at a higher rate than non-minority students. The Center for Public Education (n.d.) agrees by recommending that class size of no more than 18 students be implemented in kindergarten through third grade to increase student achievement.