What do equitable physics lab groups look like in light of inchargeness?

TL;DR

This paper introduces a methodology to analyze physics lab groups based on bid exchanges and inchargeness, revealing how gender and inchargeness influence group equity and functionality.

Contribution

It presents a novel approach to characterize lab group dynamics through bid exchanges and inchargeness, linking gender to group equity.

Findings

Equitable groups ensure all students' bids are acknowledged.

Gender and inchargeness interact to impact group functionality.

The methodology helps identify patterns of equity and inequity.

Abstract

In physics labs, students experience a wide range of equitable and inequitable interactions. We developed a methodology to characterize different lab groups in terms of their bid exchanges and inchargeness. An equitable group is one in which every student's bids are heard and acknowledged. Our analysis of equitable and inequitable groups raises questions about how inchargeness and gender interact to affect the functionality of a lab group.