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eridani

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4. This was very common during the leading edge of the baby boom

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Thu Mar 1, 2012, 12:47 AM

Mar 2012

Schools expanded dramatically in the early 50s, and the intermediate stage often involved mixed classes. The last of the pre-boomers needed just one first grade class. The first boomers necessitated a mixed class step, and from then on there were two first grades. It worked out fine for me.

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Son might be going into combined class next year. [View all] RandySF Mar 2012 OP

All three of our boys did Multi-age in 1st and 2nd and did great. yourout Mar 2012 #1

I was in a split class. JNelson6563 Mar 2012 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author MikeOlsen Mar 2012 #3

This was very common during the leading edge of the baby boom eridani Mar 2012 #4

0. Son might be going into combined class next year. bikeboy Mar 2012 #5

I taught mixed grade classes for years IllinoisBirdWatcher Mar 2012 #6

All other matters being equal, a mixed grade setting is more natural and can be a better thing. NYC_SKP Mar 2012 #7

Oh, I'm no expert. RandySF Mar 2012 #8

Education is everyone's business. Only one group would be better... NYC_SKP Mar 2012 #9

+++ mopinko Mar 2012 #11

My son was in a combined class in 4th grade. murielm99 Mar 2012 #10