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The effects of cooperative homework on mathematics achievement of Chinese high school students

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This study examined the effects of cooperative homework on mathematics achievement, taking into account team characteristics. Results of analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) showed that three-member teams high in ability (three high achievers or two high achievers plus one middle/low achiever) seem preferable in organizing cooperative learning for mathematics homework. Middle and low achievers all benefited from cooperative mathematics homework, whereas high achievers did not although they still maintained their top position in mathematics achievement.

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  1. Department of Mathematics and Science Education, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Xin Ma

  2. The Atlantic Center for Policy Research in Education, The University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada

    Xin Ma

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Ma, X. The effects of cooperative homework on mathematics achievement of Chinese high school students. Educational Studies in Mathematics 31, 379–387 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00369155

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