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This study examined the effect of a computing environment that incorporates a module to enable the academic efficacy on goal setting, self-efficacy and learning achievement of elementary students learning to solve problems with fractional numbers, individually and in pairs. The interaction between these variables and the cognitive style, in the field dependence-independence dimension, was explored. 50 fifth graders of a public institution participated in this research. The EFT (Embedded Figures Test) was used to measure cognitive style. Academic achieving was assessed with the computing environment. Similarly, the goals formulated by the student were recorded in the software. Selfefficacy was measured using the MSLQ test. For the treatment of the data, a MANCOVA was performed. Results showed, higher goal setting for students working in pairs, compared to those working individually. Moreover, field independent students set more demanding goals for themselves than their field dependent peers; no significant differences were found for learning achievement between students from different cognitive styles. Regarding efficacy, there were no significant differences between students who interacted individually and in pairs. This way, it is possible to conclude that efficiency modules on the achievement of individual learning; however, self-efficacy was favored equally in individual work and in pairs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]