Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction

Understanding class size effects, and our research approach

Class size and pupil outcomes

Class size and classroom processes : teaching

Class size and classroom processes : grouping practices and classroom management

Class size and classroom processes: Peer relations

Class size and classroom processes : the curriculum and tasks

Class size and classroom processes : administrative aspects of teaching

Class size and differences between pupils, particularly those with SEND

Bringing it all together : toward a social pedagogy of classroom learning

Conclusion