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ERIC Number: EJ1349144
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 20
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1937-0814
EISSN: EISSN-1937-0822
The Social and Work Structure of an After-School Math Club
Smolinsky, Larry; Kennedy, Eugene; Huang, Liuli; Alaniz, Andrew
Middle Grades Research Journal, v13 n1 p1-20 2022
The objective of this exploratory study was to examine the interpersonal dynamics of an after-school math club for middle schoolers. Using social network analysis, 2 networks were identified and analyzed: (a) a network of friendship relationships and (b) a network of working relationships. The interconnections and correlations between friendship relationships, working relationships, and a student opinion survey were studied. We identified a core working group of students from within the network of working relations. This group acted as a central go-between for other members in the club. This core working group also expanded into the largest friendship group in the friendship network. A second group was formed from popular but aloof students who reported less impact from the club. Although there were working isolates, they were not found to be socially isolated. Students who were less popular tended to report a greater favorable impact from club participation than those who were more popular.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: 0739382