Learning in Interaction

Cooperative Learning by Learning in Interaction on NotaCooperative LearningPeer Interaction and Learning in Cooperative Small Groups (NM Webb)Main IV: Mixed Ability/Uniform Ability groupsIV2: Low/Medium/High ability IV3: Receiving no explanation for a questions/error, Receive explanation, Give explanationDV: Achievement in learning exponents and scientific notationsMethod: Students received a group assignment task. After one week, they were asked to learn exponents and scientific notations in one of the above conditions - they were placed in either uniform ability or mixed ability groups. All students had to interact with one another for problem solving, that is, no division of labor. Students could ask a teacher for help only if needed. Results: Boys outperformed girls on the whole in achievement in learning exponents and scientific notationsIn mixed groups, high ability students performed best. Medium and low performed equally well.Giving explanations: high ability > low ability studentsIntroverted students outperformed extroverted studentsExtroverted students received more explanation (Enable JavaScript in your browser, please.)