Which is the MOST likely explanation for why smaller schools or those with smaller classes tend to have better outcomes than schools with more students in their classes?

With fewer students in a class, a teacher can give each student more attention, notice where they are struggling, and adjust instruction to meet their needs. That makes C, “Smaller classes mean teachers can better meet their students’ needs,” the most likely explanation. The other choices either make an unsupported generalization or do not explain why outcomes might improve.

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