Which of the following is a finding of the research examining the effects of class size on educational achievement?
A) Schools with smaller class sizes do not benefit students more than schools with larger classes.
B) Short-term and long-term benefits of smaller classrooms are stronger for minority and low-income students.
C) Students who have been in small classes are more likely to have discipline problems when they are subsequently placed in regular-sized classes.
D) Class size in elementary school does not predict educational achievement as long as the classroom is composed of students of the same intelligence levels.

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Research has found that smaller class sizes have stronger positive effects on minority and low-income students than on other students. Option A is incorrect as studies have found that smaller classes lead to improved educational achievement. Option C is also false as research suggests that smaller class sizes lead to improved behavior and lower disciplinary problems. Lastly, option D is incorrect as studies show that class size is a significant predictor of educational achievement even when students are of the same intelligence levels.

Which of the Following Is a Finding of the Research