Effects of Class Size on Attention, Communication and Description of Mildly Mentally Retarded Children.

Forness, Steven R.; Kavale, Kenneth A.

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ERIC Number: EJ321808

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Publication Date: 1985

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Effects of Class Size on Attention, Communication and Description of Mildly Mentally Retarded Children.

Forness, Steven R.; Kavale, Kenneth A.

American Educational Research Journal, v22 n3 p403-12 Fall 1985

This study examined classroom behavior of 393 pupils in 26 educable mentally retarded classrooms in regard to differential effects of having approximately 12, 15, and 19 pupils per classroom. Several effects were found in attention and communication, but relatively few were found in disruptive behavior. (Author/BS)

Descriptors: Attention, Behavior Problems, Class Size, Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Research, Communication (Thought Transfer), Elementary Education, Mild Mental Retardation, Special Classes, Student Behavior

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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