Class Size Matters: Understanding The Link Between Class Size And Student Achievement.

The Link Between Class Size and Achievement

Research into the impact of class size on student achievement has been ongoing for decades. According to an article in the Seattle Times, the effects “have been hard to isolate and measure,” which has led to disagreements over the results. The article suggested the disagreement may have more to do with benefits outweighing the costs as opposed to actual effectiveness. In fact, The National Center for Education Statistics points out that after the 2008 recession, pupil-teacher ratio increased.
Even with some disagreement about the cost effectiveness of chasing the benefits of small class size, most researches agree that it does have a positive impact, particularly on students in younger grades.

The Benefits of Small Class Sizes.
1. Better Teacher/Student Relationships
2. More Customized Instruction
3. Classrooms Can Become More Collaborative
4. Topics Cam Be Explored In-Depth
5. Teachers Stick Around