Another Look at the Glass and Smith Study on Class Size

James L. Phelps

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Another Look at the Glass and Smith Study on Class Size

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- James L. Phelps

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One of the most influential studies affecting educational policy is Glass and Smith’s 1978 study, Meta-Analysis of Research on the Relationship of Class Size and Achievement. Since its publication, educational policymakers have referenced it frequently as the justification for reducing class size.

Keywords: achievement, Glass and Smith Study, class size, research, measure, regression, equations

How to Cite: Phelps, J. L. (2011) “Another Look at the Glass and Smith Study on Class Size”, Educational Considerations. 39(1).