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?
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I think that smaller classes are better for students. The reasons are beneficial for students because the teacher can help them and not have to wait for a long time before the teacher can help them with their question. If students are in a smaller class they could get their work done and not talk to people during class.
I agree, smaller classes tend to be better for studetns because they can get the attention they need easier.
I think smaller classes are mor beneficial to students. Smaller classes make it easier for the teacher to individually help or interact with the student. I personally like smaller classes because they tend to be less boring. Although I think smaller classes are more beneficial to students, I don't think parents should get to choose if their kids classes are small or big. This would simply make it too hard for the school.
I agree with you. Smaller classes are in general more beneficial and more effective.
I personally think that smaller classes are more effective for people who just like to get work done and not talk as much since there is more people. I also think that if your in a bigger classroom it's pretty hard to focus on what you're doing because of the people socializing around you. Plus, you might also like to interact with people as well which effects your learning.
I personally think that smaller classes are more effective and can help people who tend to get distracted easily.
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