DT>  I think that cooperative learning is very difficult to pull off
DT>  successfully.  I know of teachers who use cooperative learning
DT>  situations in the classroom and they are very successful with it.  For
DT>  some kids it can be very difficult to work in groups. I think one idea
DT>  is to keep the groups small so that all members can participate in the
DT>  project and feel they have contributed.  When you get groups too big
DT>  some kids drop off. (This is an assumption of mine...)
Yes, I think 3 to 4 students is best for most group activities. Partners
works very well, too. As a matter of fact, I did a lot of partner activities
this past year in my Geometry class. Occassionally I have had 5 students
in a group, but I don't like doing it, and it usually doesn't work as well.
Sheila
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