Large group size (4-5 members) limited individual participation and may have inflated self-assessed confidence¶
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q2 i? Group size of 4-5 prevented all members from participating in every step, and confidence gains may have stemmed from incomplete understanding. → Yim 2026
Evidence¶
Yim 2026¶
Yim, K.-H.; Lui, M. Y. (2026). Supporting Undergraduate Students' Learning in Practical Chemistry Courses through AI-Supported Experimental Design. Journal of Chemical Education. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jchemed.5c01311
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Limitation identified through student feedback and instructor observation. Students engaged only in assigned steps rather than the entire process. Some students suggested an optimal group size of 3-4 for fuller involvement.
"limited laboratory space prevented all members from participating in every step"
Discussion¶
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Large group size (4-5 members) limited individual participation and may have inflated self-assessed confidence |
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Large group size (4-5 members) limited individual participation and may have inflated self-assessed confidence |
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