ERIC Number: EJ1400416
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-1051-1970
EISSN: EISSN-1935-4053
Benefits and Challenges of Peer Interaction in Calculus Group Exams: Perspectives of Latina/Hispanic & Mixed Race Women
MacArthur, Kelly; Dobie, Tracy E.
PRIMUS, v33 n10 p1121-1134 2023
Collaborative assessment techniques are needed to align with shifting approaches to learning that center peer interaction. Furthermore, it is critical to understand how collaborative assessments work for students belonging to historically marginalized groups. This study reports the perspectives of four mixed race and Latina/Hispanic women regarding peer interaction and group exams in university mathematics courses. Three primary themes emerged from interviews: (a) benefits of communication during group exams, (b) challenges of working with peers during group exams, and (c) consideration of gender balance when assigning exam groups. These findings have implications for how college instructors implement collaborative exams in intentional ways that benefit students.
Descriptors: Calculus, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Tests, College Faculty, Undergraduate Students, Cooperative Learning, Peer Relationship, Minority Group Students, Hispanic American Students, Multiracial Persons, Barriers, Gender Differences, Group Dynamics, Test Format, Student Attitudes, Student Diversity, Inclusion, Equal Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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