https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan How does class size impact a student's comfortability? en-us 2022-03-24 14:09:39 UTC 2022-04-30 15:46:56 UTC hello@padlet.com aryachawhan https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2113978982 2022-03-25 15:05:32 UTC https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2113978982 aryachawhan https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2113985292 2022-03-25 15:09:05 UTC https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2113985292 aryachawhan https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2113986256 2022-03-25 15:09:40 UTC https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2113986256 aryachawhan https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2113987801 2022-03-25 15:10:32 UTC https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2113987801 aryachawhan https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2120071399 In our project, we will explore how students' comfortability in school is impacted by their class size. This will be studied through a survey where we asked 10th graders at Clinton students in tenth grade to rate their comfortability in class. Class size at Clinton can range from 30 to 35 students. We are interested in this topic because a student's comfortability impacts their willingness to participate. We hope to learn how class size influences how students feel, and if this may lead to something larger. We want to know if it is a wise decision to scale down class sizes if it equates to more student engagement. ]]> 2022-03-29 19:27:07 UTC https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2120071399 aryachawhan https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2157386294 The source "Why Class Size Matters Today" by National Council of Teachers of English supports our claim that class size impacts comfortability. The article states, "Overall, research shows that students in smaller classes perform better in all subjects and on all assessments when compared to their peers in larger classes" ("Why Class Size Matters Today"). Our research also supports this idea, proving that class size impacts their willingness to participate. 54% of 10th grade students at Clinton said that class size sometimes influences whether or not they participate, while 30% said class size always impacts their willingness. 

This source's use of statistics supports this same claim. According to "Why Class Size Matters Today", 48.9% of parents who chose private school for their children prefer the smaller class sizes. Moreover, 39.3% of these parents want more individual attention for their child. This proves that smaller class sizes are beneficial for students and improve their learning.]]> 2022-04-25 21:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2157386294 aryachawhan https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2157470178 The source "Does Class Size Really Matter?" by Matthew Lynch counters our claim that class size impacts comfortability. Lynch states, "However, in spite of more than four decades of research, the efficacy of this ubiquitous practice is deceptively hard to measure, which has led to many debates" (Lynch). Our research goes against this idea, proving that class size impacts students' willingness to participate. 54% of 10th grade students at Clinton said that class size sometimes influences whether or not they participate, while 30% said class size always impacts their willingness. 

The source's use of statistics does not support this claim. According to the statistics analyzed by Lynch, "Most education researchers agree that small class sizes in the primary grades coincide with higher academic achievement and higher graduation rates for students from low socio-economic backgrounds" (Lynch). Our data is from Clinton, whose students are predominately high income. However, students at Clinton also feel encouraged to participate more when there are smaller class sizes, so perhaps it isn't just low-income schools.]]> 2022-04-25 23:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2157470178 aryachawhan https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2158896058 This source could strengthen their claim by using randomization distribution, which is a distribution of the differences between two groups. Their experiment concluded that student achievement increased by an amount equivalent to about 3 additional months of schooling four years later with a reduction in class size. Randomization distribution proves that differences in means are due to groupings, not randomness. This would make this source's claim stronger.]]> 2022-04-26 16:48:07 UTC https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2158896058 aryachawhan https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2161236998 The source states that "Overall, research shows that students in smaller classes perform better in all subjects and on all assessments when compared to their peers in larger classes" ("Why Class Size Matters Today"). However, the article does not back up this claim with any statistics that specifically address higher scores. I would suggest conducting an experimental study to see how class size influences scores, then include that information in the article.]]> 2022-04-28 00:03:41 UTC https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2161236998 aryachawhan https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2161243819 The source states, "Students were found to be more engaged in classrooms with fewer students and reported better relationships with their teachers and peers" (Lynch). This claim isn't backed up with any statistics, which weakens the argument. Since better relationships can not be proven with a number, I would recommend conducting a survey and asking students and teachers if they have a better relationship and how the relationship has improved in a smaller class. ]]> 2022-04-28 00:11:39 UTC https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2161243819 aryachawhan https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2161248005 The source states, "Students with special needs benefit from smaller class sizes. To clarify, we are referring to students with disabilities who are mainstreamed into regular education classrooms" ("Does Class Size Really Matter?"). This statement, however, is not supported by any statistics. I would conduct an experimental study and randomly select specialized kids to be split into two groups, one with a small class size (around 20) and the other group with a larger class size (possibly 35). I would then measure their grades and how they differ.]]> 2022-04-28 00:15:48 UTC https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2161248005 aryachawhan https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2161276184 The source states, "In smaller classes students tend to be as much as one to two months ahead in content knowledge, and they score higher on standardized assessments" ("Why Class Size Matters Today"). However, it does not cite the study that the data is from. I recommend using statistics that can be supported by reliable sources and always including those sources in a statement to build trust. ]]> 2022-04-28 00:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2161276184 aryachawhan https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2161284618 Lynch claims, "Small class sizes work is because it gives teachers an opportunity to offer students more personalized instruction, which is probably the reason that academic achievement goes up" (Lynch). This statement is an inference, not a fact backed by statistics. Instead of saying "probably the reason", I recommend finding actually the relationship between smaller class sizes and academic achievement with an experimental study. There could be two groups, one with a small class (around 20) and the other with a large class (possibly 35). Their academic achievements could be tracked through grades and participation efforts over the course of a year.]]> 2022-04-28 00:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2161284618 aryachawhan https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2161287535 The source claims, "The efficacy of classroom management efforts is increased in smaller groups. Kids also seem to pay more attention" ("Does Class Size Really Matter?").  This statement is an assumption, not an actuality backed by statistics. Instead of saying "seem to pay more attention", I recommend finding actually the relationship between smaller groups and students' attention with an experimental study. There could be two groups, one with a small class (around 20) and the other with a large class (possibly 35). Their attention could be tracked through the teachers' observations over a year.]]> 2022-04-28 00:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2161287535 aryachawhan https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2165332460 2022-04-30 15:42:20 UTC https://padlet.com/aryachawhan/arya_chawhan/wish/2165332460