Teacher Practical Guidance:
Multi-Age Classrooms
Category: Strategy
Rank Order
91
Effect Size
-0.01
Achievement Gain %
0
How-To Strategies
How-To Resources
References
Veenman (1995). Cognitive and Noncognitive Effects of Multigrade and Multi-Age Classes: A Best-Evidence Synthesis. Review of Educational Research.
Veenman (1996). Effects of multigrade and multi-age classes reconsidered. Review of Educational Research.
Multi-Age Classrooms
DEFINITIONS
Classes in which students of multiple ages or grade levels share the same learning space, although students retain their respective grade-level assignments. While these classes are typically formed administratively by schools coping with declining enrollments or funding, some studies have shown that transitioning to a multi-grade or multi-age classroom does not adversely affect absences, tardiness, or academic achievement. link
DATA
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2 meta-analysis reviews
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67 research studies
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6,100 students in research studies
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1 Confidence level. Hattie (2023) p. 183