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ERIC Number: EJ443698
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0037-7724
Cooperative Learning and Achievement in Social Studies: Jigsaw II.
Mattingly, Robert M.; VanSickle, Ronald L.
Social Education, v55 n6 p392-95 Oct 1991
Presents a study of the cooperative learning method "Jigsaw II." Reports superior academic achievement effects are inconsistent with poorer results reported in earlier studies. Discusses a modification incorporating a group goal achievable only by contribution of all group members. Concludes that cooperative learning must include a group goal and accountability of all participants to their peers. (DK)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Cooperative Learning, Educational Research, Group Activities, Learning Activities, Learning Strategies, Peer Teaching, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Student Attitudes, Student Educational Objectives, Student Motivation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Information Analyses
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Jigsaw II