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Hooper, Simon; And Others – Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 1989
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)…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aptitude, Analysis of Variance, Aptitude Treatment Interaction
Peer reviewedStephenson, Stanley D. – Computers in Human Behavior, 1994
Recent work in small-group computer-based training (CBT) reveals that the approach does not necessarily lead to higher achievement. Many of the studies, however, have methodological weaknesses. If proper guidance and structure can be provided to group members, using small group CBT should lead to higher achievement than individual CBT. (Contains…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Learning, Aptitude, Comparative Analysis
