Sandy's Wager

[Robert Hotz]

     From my own experience teaching third and fifth grade children I can
     say that when my class sizes were 18 and below I *felt* like it was a
     much better learning atmosphere.  I *thought* the kids were learning
     more.  And I *know* that discipline was much less a concern.  Assuming
     that fewer disruptions usually translates into more learning, for that
     reason alone I would advocate lower student-to-teacher ratios.

     Rob Hotz
     Lincoln, Nebraska


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A good research case can be made for smaller class sizes, particularly below
15 students.   Not all of the court acceptable research will be found in
practice in schools.

Ed Darrell
Duncanville, Texas