Peter Blatchford|Harvey Goldstein|Clare Martin|William J. Browne
A Study of Class Size Effects in English School Reception Year Classes
University of London|Universidad de Londres|University of London|Universidad de Londres|University of London|Universidad de Londres|University of London|Universidad de Londres
abstract article reviews existing evidence relationship class size achievement children first years schooling describes largescale longitudinal study children within english local education authorities presents results achievement progress literacy mathematics reception year using series multilevel models shown relationship size class various confounding factors allowed interactions class size initial achievement class size entitlement free school meals argued results especially differential effects different groups children could important implications educational policy