Roughly Ten Percent of Elementary Schools in California Have a System

question 15

Essay

Roughly ten percent of elementary schools in California have a system whereby 4th to 6th graders share a common classroom and a single teacher (multi-age,multi-grade classroom).Suggest an experimental design that would allow you to assess the effect of learning in this environment.Mention some of the threats to internal and external validity and how you would attempt to circumvent these.

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Definitions:

Resistance

The refusal to accept or comply with something, or the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.

Compliance

The act of conforming to or following rules, standards, laws, or requests made by authority figures or governing bodies.

Adherence

The act of sticking faithfully to a commitment, rule, or instruction.

Commitment

A dedication to a cause, activity, or the fulfillment of a promise or obligation.