MB>Sheila:
MB>I don't disagree at all with the points you are making.
MB>Keep in mind I said that there is a LOOSE CORRELATION between
MB>class size and success. By this I mean there are many exceptions, at
MB>least this has been my experience. I point this out because I think
MB>at times class size might be over-emphasiZed AS A problem.
MB> 
The _Correlation_ as you put it is anything but loose.  As you stated 
(but I erased  opps) that the probability of getting a "problem" student 
greatly increases with added students which further challenges the 
classroom teacher.  I think a number of studies have been conducted, 
some bogus, and some highly regarded...concerning the "correlations" 
between classroom size success.  The findings are in favor of smaller 
classrooms.  I hope you read in another post what I said about a 
saturation point in class sizes.  There is a point when classes become 
unmanageable due to the large numbers.  
Don't forget the simple wisdom of that Nursery Rhyme of the little ole 
Woman (teacher) who lived in a shoe (crowded classroom) she had so many 
children (students) she didn't know what to do.  (The kids are all fine 
now but the teacher had to retire early and now works at Wal-Mart...
Dan
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