COOPERATIVE LEARNING: AN APPROACH FOR TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN PUBLIC SCHOOL

Tukur Madu Yemi, Nurulwahida Binti Hj Azid, Madya Ruzlan bin Md Ali

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This paper presents a definition, the history, types, principles, a review of related literature, and application of cooperative learning. Cooperative learning is another method of teaching and learning that involves the students of different stages of willingness work cooperatively towards a common objective. The literature revealed positive effects of cooperative learning on students, especially in the areas of achievement and attitudes toward learning of mathematics content. The schools that have applied cooperative learning have found it to be a very effective teaching and learning method.

 

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cooperative learning, mathematics, achievement, attitudes toward mathematics

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