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The document discusses the benefits of small class sizes in education. It argues that small class sizes lead to increased academic achievement as evidenced by higher test scores and student participation. Smaller class sizes also improve student behavior with less bullying and better classroom management. Teachers are better able to provide personalized attention to each student in smaller classes, improving performance and building confidence. Psychologically, small class sizes reduce student stress, anxiety, and depression while boosting self-esteem. In conclusion, small class sizes play a significant role in education and should be prioritized.

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Thesis Outine

The document discusses the benefits of small class sizes in education. It argues that small class sizes lead to increased academic achievement as evidenced by higher test scores and student participation. Smaller class sizes also improve student behavior with less bullying and better classroom management. Teachers are better able to provide personalized attention to each student in smaller classes, improving performance and building confidence. Psychologically, small class sizes reduce student stress, anxiety, and depression while boosting self-esteem. In conclusion, small class sizes play a significant role in education and should be prioritized.

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I.

Introduction
A. Explanation of small class sizes
B. importance of small class sizes in education

II. Academic Achievement


A. Influence on student learning and engagement
B. Increased test scores
C. Increased participation by students

III. Student behavior and social skills


A. Classroom management
B. Student participation and interaction
C. Decrease in bullying

IV. Educator- student interaction


A. Personalized approach
B. Increase in each students’ performance
C. Higher self-esteem and confidence in students

V. Psychological effects
A. Lower stress levels for students
B. Decrease in anxiety and depression
C. Positive effects on self-esteem and confidence

VI. Conclusion
A. Recap of the significant role small class sizes have in education.
B. Call to action for the prioritization of small class sizes

APA Sources:
1. Finn, J. D. (2012). Smaller classes, higher achievement, and closing
the opportunity gap. Educational Leadership, 69(8), 10-15. This article
highlights how small class sizes are beneficial for improved student
achievement.
2. Blatchford, P., & Baines, E. (2011). The effect of class size on
educational achievement. Handbook of Education Policy Research, 2,
1051-1067. Suggests that decreasing class size can create improved
academic achievements for students.
3. Chetty, R., Friedman, J. N., & Rockoff, J. E. (2011). The long-term
impacts of teachers: Teacher value-added and student outcomes in
adulthood. NBER Working Paper No. 17699. Found that small class
sizes positively impact adulthood of students
4. Filardo, E. J. (2016). Elementary classroom size: How much impact on
student learning? Educating the Exceptional Child, 48, 9-19. Argues that
decreasing class sizes can allow teachers to be more attentive when
teaching, positive relationships between students and teachers, and an
increase in student engagement.
5. Barber, M., & Mourshed, M. (2007). How the world's best-performing
school systems come out on top. McKinsey & Company. Found that the
best-performing school use small class sizes as an approach to improve
students’ success
6. Zhang, Y. (2014). The effects of class size on academic achievement in
Chinese primary education. Educational Research Journal, 20(3), 44-53.
Based on research in Chinese primary education, class size significantly
impacts academic achievement.
7. Zahorik, J., & Smith, G. A. (2011). Class size effects on student
achievement in a rural context: Comparing traditional and distance
delivery modes. Journal of Research in Rural Education, 26(16), 1-14.
Compared the impacts of distance delivery and traditional modes on
academic achievement and that it does not significantly change the
benefits of smaller classes.

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