Class size ● Unchanged for more than 50 years

I agree with Education Minister Chan Chun Sing's assertion that the quality of teachers is a greater determinant of education outcome than class size (Teacher quality more important than class sizes: Chan, Jan 2).

- Chng Poh Hwa

However, the impact of class size on the quality of education cannot be underestimated. Teachers have a fixed number of waking hours to provide personal attention to their students, especially face-to-face coaching. If class size is reduced, more time will be available for students, es