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What is the optimal classroom size for creating the best quality learning environment?I like my math classes between 10 and 18.
Fewer than 10 leads to too much of a tutoring situation. The student has to be “on” at all times, and misses out on being able to sit back and consider while someone else asks that same “dumb” question.
More than 18 allows students to hide and you can’t “check in” with them enough in a class period and they don’t learn as much or as well.
More than 24 kids in a class means that the kids on the edges are essentially taking a live-action but on-line class. They don’t ask questions, they don’t work very hard, they skate through and maybe learn something - or not; it’s as if you weren’t even there.
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