Does class size affect productivity?

[5Maria]

There is a debate between teachers and students whether productivity increases or decreases depending on the number of students in a class. 9 in 10 teachers agree that smaller class sizes are more effective than bigger size ones. According to research, students perform better in smaller classes. The most famous study of class size reduction took place in Tennessee in 1985. They decided to reduce the amount of students from kindergarten through third grade. It resulted that students in classes from 13 to 17 students surpassed scores compared to classes from 22 to 25 students. 

Some benefits of small class sizes are: greater classroom engagement, higher attendance, less distractions and it can allow teachers to give a more individual and personalized attention. Smaller classes also help students build more confidence and friendshipness with other children in the class as interaction is easier between them.

Some cons about smaller classes are: the children do not learn how to interact with a larger group of people. When doing presentations, most students show they are confident to do it in a smaller group but when having to deal with a bigger class all their confidence is lost. This could have a negative effect in the future when having to interact with large groups of people. 

I believe that class size can affect students' productivity and effectiveness. Having less people in a class can increase effectiveness and make students more engaged. However, I think there should be any day of the week where classes enlarge their number so students can learn how to deal with bigger size groups of people and interact with more people. 

 

Do you think smaller classes are more effective?

Do you think parents should get to choose if they want a bigger or smaller class for their children?

Sources:

https://www.chalkbeat.org/2022/6/10/23162544/class-size-research#:~:text=Research%20suggests%20that%20students%20perform%20better%20in%20smaller%20classes.&text=There's%20little%20debate%20among%20teachers,would%20strongly%20boost%20student%20learning.

https://ncte.org/statement/why-class-size-matters/

[2Isabella]

Indefinitely I think that overall students in smaller classes perform better in all subjects and on all assessments when compared to their peers in larger classes. I know that I work better with fewer people in the classroom and I think that the teachers have an easier time teaching, helping the students and can rely on the students to finish work.

[7Austin Spray]

I think we should have a smaller class because there are some kids who can't focus with noise and distractions. I think it would be good to have smaller classes because they could focus and listen and we would have less people to cause distractions and bullying. especially kids with ADHD its hard for us to sit still and focus when the class is loud. I think it would be good to have smaller classes

[5Maria]

I agree that smaller classes would help students get more concentrated and focused.

[3Kai]

I think that smaller classes might be more effective. In my personal opinion, I like having smaller class sizes. I think it just helps everything run smoothly. I don't think it would be up to the parents to decide the size of the class. It all comes down to how big the school is.

[5Maria]

I agree that smaller classes are more effective and more productive than bigger ones.

[7Jaxon]

I think that smaller classes would be more productive because there is less people to talk to and i dont think parents should have a say on weather or not you sit in a smaller class or a bigger class, because if all students wanted a small class the classes would become big due to lack of room.

[5Maria]

I think the same as you. Smaller classes are normally more productive ans easier for teachers to handle and teach in.

[5 Lance]

I feel that having smaller classes would increase the overall productivity. This is because there are less people to help and it also makes things go faster. I do not really think that the parents should get to decide the class sizes. It should be on the teachers and administration to decide if the class sizes need to change. They should be the ones to notice if there is a problem.

[5Maria]

I believe that smaller classes are higher in productivity and easier for teachers to handle.

[3Reichan]

I think that smaller classes would not be more effective because then that can easliy change how long a school day is or how long classes are. I think paretns should have a aright up to a  cetain point and a certain age.