Question 1

Students engage in more elaborative thinking in
A) Homogeneous groups
B) Heterogeneous groups
C) Larger groups
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Heterogeneous groups bring together diverse perspectives and experiences, which encourages students to think more deeply and elaboratively as they encounter and integrate different viewpoints.

Question 2

Which type of group ensures cognitive information processing during a lecture or demonstration?
A) Formal groups
B) Informal Groups
C) Base Groups
D) Sharing Groups

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

Cooperative Learning is when students
A) Help each other learn
B) Cooperate with the teacher
C) Critically evaluate each other's work
D) Complete papers together

Accepted Answer

Cooperative learning involves students working together to help each other learn and understand the material, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Question 4

All of the following are important to deciding group size EXCEPT
A) The larger the group, the more skillful members must be
B) The smaller the group, the less time it takes
C) The larger the group, the less interaction among members
D) The smaller the group, more difficult it is to identify problems students
Have in working together

Accepted Answer

The difficulty in identifying problems students have in working together is not directly related to the size of the group.

Question 5

Teachers can communicate that the assignment is cooperative by
A) Giving groups only one copy of the materials
B) Structure intergroup competition
C) Give each student part of the material to learn
D) a and c
E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Teachers can communicate that the assignment is...

Question 6

What is NOT part of planning in cooperative learning?
A) Deciding group size
B) Explaining the task and cooperative structure
C) Catching up on paperwork while students work in groups
D) Evaluating the quality and quantity of student achievement

Accepted Answer

Catching up on paperwork while students work in groups is not part of planning in cooperative learning. Planning involves organizing and structuring the learning experience, not focusing on unrelated tasks.

Question 7

Which type of group is used for teaching specific content?
A) Formal groups
B) Informal Groups
C) Base Groups
D) Sharing Groups

Accepted Answer

Formal groups are structured and organized specifically for teaching and learning purposes, often with a set curriculum or specific content to cover.

Question 8

In assigning roles, it is best to
A) Start with roles right away
B) Rotate roles so group members practice each one
C) Avoid difficult roles
D) Stay with roles that occur naturally in the group

Accepted Answer

Rotating roles allows group members to gain experience and develop skills in different areas, promoting versatility and understanding within the group.

Question 9

Which type of group provides long-term support and assistance?
A) Formal groups
B) Informal Groups
C) Base Groups
D) Sharing Groups

Accepted Answer

Base groups are designed to provide long-term support and assistance, often lasting for an extended period to help members achieve their goals.

Question 10

Cooperative learning is
A) Best used for a change of pace
B) An American idea
C) A new idea
D) An old idea

Accepted Answer

Cooperative learning is an old idea, as it has been used in various forms for many years to enhance learning through group work and collaboration.

Question 11

In cooperative learning groups, evaluation is done on a
A) Criteria-referenced basis
B) Norm-referenced basis
C) Group grade basis
D) No grades are given

Accepted Answer

In cooperative learning groups, evaluation is typically done on a criteria-referenced basis, where students are assessed based on specific criteria or standards rather than being compared to each other.

Question 12

How does assigning roles help a group?
A) It ensures that all members contribute to the group
B) It creates negative interdependence among group members
C) It helps the groups stay together longer
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Assigning roles ensures that all members have specific responsibilities, which encourages participation and contribution from everyone in the group.

Question 13

An underlying purpose of cooperative learning is to
A) Give teachers a break from lecturing
B) Give students variety in the classroom
C) Make each student stronger individually
D) Allow some students to depend on their smarter peers

Accepted Answer

Cooperative learning aims to enhance individual student learning by having them work together, thereby strengthening each student's understanding and skills through collaboration and peer support.

Question 14

A teacher asks students to work together on their math problems until every member of the group can do them. This is an example of
A) Formal groups
B) Informal Groups
C) Base Groups
D) Sharing Groups

Accepted Answer

The answer of A teacher asks students to work together...

Question 15

The criteria for success in a cooperative group includes
A) When every student achieves mastery
B) When every student improves
C) When every student understands and can explain
D) When the paper is completed
E) a, b, and c
F) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Success in a cooperative group is typically measured by individual mastery, improvement, and the ability to understand and explain, which are covered by options A, B, and C.

Question 16

When putting students in groups, teachers should
A) Have them get in homogeneous groups
B) Have them find their friends so they can be comfortable
C) Assign them to groups so they learn to work with new people
D) Give them a choice to work in groups or work alone.

Accepted Answer

Assigning students to groups helps them learn to collaborate with new people, which can enhance their social and teamwork skills.

Question 17

Social interdependence exists when
A) Individuals meet socially
B) Each person's outcomes are affected by the actions of others
C) Each person's outcomes are the result of their own work
D) Groups meet together

Accepted Answer

Each person's outcomes are affected by the actions of others.

Question 18

Some ways to ensure individual accountability include
A) Keep the group size small
B) Give individual tests over the material
C) Observe students as they work in groups
D) b and c
E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All the options listed contribute to ensuring individual accountability by making it easier to track and assess each member's contribution and understanding.

Question 19

A teacher asks students to share with their group members their plans for the weekend. This is an example of
A) Formal groups
B) Informal Groups
C) Base Groups
D) Sharing Groups

Accepted Answer

The answer of A teacher asks students to share with...

Question 20

In giving instructions, a formal cooperative lesson should begin with
A) Positive goal interdependence
B) Individual accountability
C) Criteria for success
D) Teaching of social skills

Accepted Answer

Positive goal interdependence is essential at the start of a cooperative lesson to ensure that all group members understand the shared goals and are motivated to work together towards achieving them.

Quiz 11: Cooperative Learning in the Classroom

Students engage in more elaborative thinking in

Which type of group ensures cognitive information processing during a lecture or demonstration?

Cooperative Learning is when students

All of the following are important to deciding group size EXCEPT

Teachers can communicate that the assignment is cooperative by

What is NOT part of planning in cooperative learning?

Which type of group is used for teaching specific content?

In assigning roles, it is best to

Which type of group provides long-term support and assistance?

Cooperative learning is

In cooperative learning groups, evaluation is done on a

How does assigning roles help a group?

An underlying purpose of cooperative learning is to

A teacher asks students to work together on their math problems until every member of the group can do them. This is an example of

The criteria for success in a cooperative group includes

When putting students in groups, teachers should

Social interdependence exists when

Some ways to ensure individual accountability include

A teacher asks students to share with their group members their plans for the weekend. This is an example of

In giving instructions, a formal cooperative lesson should begin with