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ERIC Number: EJ329005
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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Antecedents and Consequences of Verbal Disagreements during Small-Group Learning.
Lindow, Janet A.; And Others
Journal of Educational Psychology, v77 n6 p658-67 Dec 1985
Controversy, an aspect of small-group interactions, was investigated in 10 mixed-ability, mixed-sex, elementary math groups through analysis of dissension episodes. Results showed that boys and higher-ability students had significantly more prevailing answers and demonstrations. (Author/LMO)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Cognitive Development, Dissent, Group Dynamics, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Interaction Process Analysis, Learning Processes, Mathematics Achievement, Sex Differences, Student Characteristics, Verbal Communication
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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