The Positive Outcomes of Small Class Sizes in Elementary School.

Smaller classes are a key ingredient in student success

The researches leave no doubt that small classes have an advantage over larger classes in student performance in the early primary grades Students who had been in smaller classes had higher achievement in all academic areas compared to students in regular or teacher-aide classes

We have found that a reduction in class size will produce a variety of benefits for teachers and students . Small classes influence not only student 's academic achievements , but they also benefit student 's social skills and relationships with

their teachers

One example of an advantage for a small class is that struggling students can receive more individual help from the classroom teacher whereas a teacher that is in charge of a large class would be too busy to give that student individual help . Because individual teacher attention is available in a small class , struggling students will receive the help they need , and as a result , student achievement will improve

Teachers will also find that in a small class , they will be better able to manage their class . Discipline problems will be less frequent and severe because the classroom teacher will have better control of the students In a small class , because students receive more attention and are less likely to become discipline problems , teachers will focus less on disciplinary actions and will focus more on instruction and actually teaching the students

Another advantage of having a small class is that it also provides teachers the ability to really understand their student 's strengths and weaknesses . By becoming familiar with their student 's abilities teachers can individualize their lesson plans to benefit their students Knowing the strengths and weaknesses of students is beneficial because this helps teachers realize when to spend more time on a

Clearly , students who have been enrolled in small classes from a young age benefit from individualized teacher attention and instruction . It would not be possible to have such benefits in a large class . Small class size greatly and positively influences student achievement during the time the student is enrolled in a small class and when he /she moves onto higher education

From a technological standpoint , with a small class , the teacher could use teaching methods such as online classes and discussion boards to manage and keep the class interesting and interactive . By being introduced to this technique , students may be willing to participate more often and be more involved in class work as opposed to being nervous about raising their hands in fear of being embarrassed or laughed at in a large classroom setting

Positive out coming are

Students receive more individual help

Easier to manage class

Teacher understands students ' strengths and weaknesses

Students who are in small classes progress quicker than others

Technological standpoint ...