Biddle and Berliner's (2002) synthesis of studies on the impact of class size found that:
A) girls benefitted more from smaller classes than boys.
B) students who have traditionally been disadvantaged did not benefit from smaller classes.
C) evidence for the possible advantages of small classes in high school is inconclusive.
D) smaller classes are most beneficial in the upper grades.

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Biddle and Berliner's (2002) synthesis found that while there is evidence supporting the benefits of small classes in the early grades, evidence for the benefits in high school is inconclusive. Therefore, choice C is the best answer. The other options are not supported by the findings of their study.

Biddle and Berliner's (2002) Synthesis of Studies on the Impact