Research on cooperative learning demonstrated overwhelmingly positive results and confirmed that cooperative modes are cross-curricular. Cooperative learning requires students to engage in group activities that increase learning and adds other important dimensions. The positive outcomes include academic gains, improved rare relations and increased personal and social development.

Students who fully participate in group activities, exhibit collaborative behaviors, provide constructive feedback, and cooperate with their groups have a higher likelihood of receiving higher test scores.

Cooperative learning fosters higher academic achievement. It has also been found to increase attendance, time on task, enjoyment of school and classes, motivation and independent. It also increases self-esteem and self-concept.

Cooperative learning results in increased higher level reasoning, increased generation of new ideas and solutions and greater transfer of learning between situations.

By: By: Joanna V. Parrera Teacher III Abucay North Eleentary School