One of the Defining Features of Cooperative Learning Is the Use

question 16

Multiple Choice

One of the defining features of cooperative learning is the use of heterogeneous groups: small groups of students who vary in ability, gender, and socioeconomic status. What does the research say about the effectiveness of heterogeneous versus homogeneous ability groups?

• A) Students in homogeneous ability groups do better on tests of problem solving than students in mixed ability groups.
• B) Students in mixed ability groups do better on tests of problem solving than students in homogeneous ability groups.
• C) Students in homogeneous ability groups score about the same on tests of problem solving than students in mixed ability groups.
• D) There is no research on this question at the present time.

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Definitions:

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