Which type of cooperative learning involves dividing students into heterogeneous groups?
a. STAD
b. Jigsaw II
c. Group investigation
d. All of these
Question 2...Which type of cooperative learning uses individual students as experts on a particular area or topic?
a. STAD
b. Jigsaw II
c. Group investigation
d. All of these
Question 3...Which of the following are essential elements that support all small-group strategies?
1. Student-student interaction
2. Group grading
3. Group goals
4. Group processing
a. 1, 2, 3, 4 b. 1, 3, 4 c. 1, 2, 4 d. 1, 2, 3
Question 4...Which type of cooperative learning does NOT use student presentations to share information gained?
a. STAD
b. Jigsaw II
c. Group investigation
d. Both STAD and group investigation
Question 5...Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective cooperative learning lessons?
a. Grades are computed by averaging scores based on a bell curve.
b. Each individual is responsible for learning essential content.
c. Each group member's score contributes to the total team score.
d. Equal opportunity for success and reward is provided for all members of the group.
Question 6...It is important to encourage families to read to their children at home:
a. because it helps create attachment and reduce separation anxiety.
b. when the teacher doesn't have enough time in the day to do so him or herself.
c. when it is time for the children to be assessed for the No Child Left Behind Act.
d. because students show that when parents read to their children at home, the children's literacy skills improve.
Question 7...Which of the following are arguments for using social interaction as a learning mechanism?
a. It encourages students to verbalize their thoughts.
b. It allows students opportunities to share their thoughts with others.
c. It provides opportunities for students to compare their ideas to their peers.
d. All of the above.
Question 8...Children from low-income backgrounds are at higher risk for school failure.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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