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Cross-Age Peer Tutoring in Mathematics with Seven- and 11-year-olds: Influence on Mathematical Vocabulary, Strategic Dialogue and Self-Concept.
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Topping, Keith J.; Campbell, Jean; Douglas, Walter; Smith, Andrea – Educational Research, 2003
A 5-week cross-age tutoring program involved 14 11-year-olds and 13 7-year-olds. Measures of self-esteem and analysis of verbal interactions indicated that tutors gained in self-concept and self-esteem, tutees in self-esteem. Verbal interactions showed significant increases in use of math words, strategic dialog, and praise. (Contains 61…
Descriptors: Cross Age Teaching, Dialogs (Language), Elementary Education, Mathematical Vocabulary