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Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Smaller Classes Alone Benefit Students

It's been a key movement in the United States to break up bigger classes for small ones, but the reasoning behind it was that it would positively affect how a teacher is able to teach to a smaller audience. However, a new study, conducted by four nations (US, England, Switzerland, and Hong Kong), suggests the benefit is not as originally thought. The simple fact that a student will not have to compete with as many students for the teacher's time makes the classroom a more engaging environment.

Read the entire article at:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2008-03-24-small-classes_N.htm

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