Applying a Randomized Interdependent GroupContingency Component to Classwide Peer Tutoringfor Multiplication Fact Fluency

摘要

Researchers have documented the positive effects of classwide peertutoring on academic performance, engagement, and other social behaviors ofstudents with and without disabilities. Commonly, in classwide peer tutoring, stu-dents are paired and the class is divided in half. Points are awarded for tutoringbehavior and academic responding during the tutoring session. At the end of thesession, the half of the class with the most points earns a reward. In the currentstudy, a fifth-grade teacher implemented classwide peer tutoring for multiplicationfacts. Instead of the traditional reinforcement system, a randomized classwideinterdependent group contingency was implemented. Applying a multiple-probedesign across problem sets, students demonstrated increased multiplication factfluency across three problem sets. Discussion focuses on applied implications forcontingency management when implementing classwide peer tutoring programs.