Effect of aptitude heterogeneity on interactive classroom learning

Authors

  • Ranzivelle Marianne L. Roxas ⋅ PH National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
  • Christopher P. Monterola ⋅ PH National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
  • Sheryl Lyn Carreon-Monterola ⋅ PH University of the Philippines Integrated School

Abstract

The transmission of information in a classroom composed of interacting students is previously mapped using a neural network. Here, the performance of the entire class based on the variability of the students' aptitude is addressed. We demonstrate that when a population of average or below average students is grouped homogenously, the average performance of the student after a student interaction opportunity (SIO) is better, as compared to a heterogeneous distribution. The results imply that low-achieving students learn better by interacting with students of same ability and that high-achieving students benefit more from fewer interaction both in same- and mixedability grouping. The study aims to develop a systematic procedure in sectioning classes to achieve optimal learning.

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Article ID

SPP-2007-1A-01

Section

Physics Education

Published

2007-10-24

How to Cite

[1]
RML Roxas, CP Monterola, and SL Carreon-Monterola, Effect of aptitude heterogeneity on interactive classroom learning, Proceedings of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas 25, SPP-2007-1A-01 (2007). URL: https://proceedings.spp-online.org/article/view/SPP-2007-1A-01.