The Effects of Aptitude Composition on Achievement during Small Group Learning

Book: 
Journal of Computer Based Instruction
Authors: 
Hooper, S., et al.
Type: 
Journal Article
Category: 
Research
Volume: 
16(3)
Pages: 
102-09
Year: 
1989
Abstract: 

Discussion of the effects of group aptitudes on achievement during small group learning highlights two studies that examined the effects of group composition on high and low aptitude college students. Heterogeneous and homogeneous aptitude groups are described, and an individual mastery contingency in the second study is explained. (21 references) (LRW)

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