Emotional and cognitive effects of peer tutoring among secondary school mathematics students

Autores: Francisco José Alegre Ansuategui, Lidón Moliner Miravet
Localización: International journal of mathematical education in science and technology, ISSN 0020-739X, Vol. 48, Nº. 8, 2017, págs. 1185-1205
Idioma: inglés
DOI: 10.1080/0020739x.2017.1342284
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Resumen
- This paper describes an experience of same-age peer tutoring conducted with 19 eighth-grade mathematics students in a secondary school in Castellon de la Plana (Spain). Three constructs were analysed before and after launching the program: academic performance, mathematics self-concept and attitude of solidarity. Students’ perceptions of the method were also analysed. The quantitative data was gathered by means of a mathematics self-concept questionnaire, an attitude of solidarity questionnaire and the students' numerical ratings. A statistical analysis was performed using Student's t-test. The qualitative information was gathered by means of discussion groups and a field diary. This information was analysed using descriptive analysis and by categorizing the information. Results show statistically significant improvements in all the variables and the positive assessment of the experience and the interactions that took place between the students.