When students work individually, they pay more attention and, therefore, they learn more

SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES:

• Kirschner, F., Paas, F., & Kirschner, P. A. (2009). Individual and group-based learning from complex cognitive tasks: Effects on retention and transfer efficiency. Computers in Human Behavior, 25(2), 306-314. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2008.12.008
• Slavin, R. E. (1980). Cooperative Learning. Review of Educational Research, 50(2), 315–342. https://doi.org/10.3102/00346543050002315 
• Zubiri-Esnaola, H., Vidu, A., Rios-Gonzalez, O., & Morla-Folch, T. (2020). Inclusivity, participation and collaboration: Learning in interactive groups. Educational Research, 62(2), 162-180. https://doi.org/10.1080/00131881.2020.1755605

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That is a hoax because research has demonstrated that students working in certain types of groups such as cooperative and interactive groups, pay more attention and they learn more.

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