There is strong evidence that peer tutoring, as a form of cooperative learning, has positive impact on tutor and tutee outcomes. However, little previous research been reported to the differential effects engaging in learning dyads for tutors tutees, respectively. A randomised controlled experimental study was undertaken involving 295, 11- 13-year-old students, drawn from 12 classrooms, across ...

The academic effects of learning statistics and probability through peer tutoring were analysed in the research reported on here. Two hundred eight students enrolled Grades 7, 8 9 participated. Fixed- same-age was implemented 3 times per week for 6 weeks. Each session lasted approximately 25 minutes. main aims this to quantify effect determine any differences among grades. A pre-test-post-test ...

Although the Cognitive Tutor: Algebra-1 is effective at increasing individual learning, it lacks support for collaboration between students. We intend to explore the potential benefits of integrating a mutual peer tutoring script with the cognitive tutors, such that students take turns tutoring each other on problem-solving tasks, rather than being tutored directly by the computer. The script i...

Developments in forms of peer learning 1981–2006 are reviewed, focusing mainly on peer tutoring, cooperative learning, and peer assessment. Types and definitions of peer learning are explored, together with questions of implementation integrity and consequent effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. Benefits to helpers are now emphasised at least as much as benefits to those helped. In this previo...

Derived math fact fluency becomes more imperative across all mathematical content areas during a students’ mathematics development. However, many of them struggle to automate the most basic facts sufficiently and therefore are not able deal with complex problems. This leads that already left behind in early years their school careers whether they have diagnosed learning disabilities or not. In ...