Multi-age classrooms in elementary school

[Anonymous]

I am considering a private school w/ multi-age classrooms in their elementary school. It isn't a Montessori school but I think the groupings might be similar (1st-2nd grade together, etc). There is a maximum of 15 kids in each class (which is one of the reasons I am interested in the school). Does anyone have a child in a ES that has multi-age classrooms? I can think of some pros and cons but just curious as to what parents think about it practically. Also, does anyone know of any studies of the benefits? TIA.

[Anonymous]

Here's an online research report discussing the subject:

Split-Grade and Multi-Age Classes: A Review of the Research and a Consideration of the B.C. Context
January 2000
by Charlie Naylor


http://bctf.ca/publications/ResearchReports.aspx?id=5560

[Anonymous]

They do this at Burgundy Farm-- 2nd & 3rd Grade is together, as is 4th and 5th. My kids are younger but people seem to be very happy with it.