Subject: Re: Maximum class sizes
From: Diana Underwood (diana@calumet.purdue.edu)
Date: Wed Sep 20 2000 - 17:39:04 EDT
We have a max. of 45 students in our pre-algebra, beginning algebra, and
intermediate algebra courses this semester. All but a few sections are at 45.
We would LOVE to have 30-35 students per section.
In all of these classes we take a problem-centered approach to instruction in
which students are expected to explain and justify their thinking on
non-routine type questions.
One of our biggest problems is that the rooms on campus are not really large
enough for groups of this size. It is extremely difficult for the instructor
to move around the room during small group work.
Tony Jenkins wrote:
> Our department (at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City,
> Michigan) has been discussing what the maximum class size for math
> courses should be. Currently, we have a max of 25 on Pre-Algebra and
> Beginning Algebra and a max of 30 on most other courses. How does this
> compare to class max's at your school?
> I appreciate any response.
>
> Tony Jenkins
> Math Department Chair
> Northwestern Michigan College
> Traverse City, MI
>
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