Three of the Following Are Potential Disadvantages of a Cooperative

question 21

Multiple Choice

Three of the following are potential disadvantages of a cooperative learning activity. Which one has not been identified as a disadvantage?

• A) Students generally have lower self-efficacy when they study with peers rather than alone.
• B) Students may learn incorrect information from other group members.
• C) Students do not always have the necessary skills to teach one another effectively.
• D) Students may be more interested in completing the task quickly than in helping one another learn.

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