Group work is frequently practised in academic classes as it offers students opportunities to discuss ideas. Typically, group work involves such activities as brainstorming, planning, and exchanging opinions. Since more learning sessions have gone virtual these days, group work has also shifted to online platforms. Therefore, Tuckman’s model of small group development is considered relevant to the issue under discussion. The present study was conducted based on the main objective of examining to what extent the stages of small group development have effects on group interaction. Designed as quantitative research, this study utilized a questionnaire developed based on Tuckman’s model which consisted of five sections. The questionnaire was distributed to 105 respondents who were enrolled in English language classes at a public university in Malaysia. In general, the results indicated that students had positive interactions throughout the four stages of group work. Through this study, it is evident that Tuckman’s model is feasible to investigate how students interact with their group members from the initial to the final stage. It also proves that positive interaction between students is crucial in achieving a positive result in group work.
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