Improving grades isn’t as clear cut as downsizing classes

In my opinion yes class sizes are too big but I find that improving grades of students is not so clear cut as downsizing student numbers in the class. Sure the extra one on one time that each student is entitled too is increased with smaller classes which logically would see that student improve their grades. However with the increase in numbers of classes comes the need to employ more teachers which means that a student may be under the supervision of a teacher who may or may not be as skilled. With the increased quantity of classes more teachers must be employed which means that a student although receiving more supervision may be under the supervision of a teacher of less quality which would see a decrease in grades.
Opposition education spokesman Christopher Pyne says "There is no evidence that smaller class sizes somehow produce better student outcomes." I disagree with this as through my own personal experiences through sport, school and work I have found that learning in an environment with more one on one time with the teacher increased my ability to understand what it is I was supposed to be learning.
In conclusion I think the downsizing of classes will be beneficial to students however this doesn’t necessarily mean that being in a smaller class will always be more beneficial as we must make sure that all our teachers are of the highest calibre. Quality of teachers rather than quantity will see the improvement of students grades.