Uses of Cooperative Learning (COOPLN)

Multiple Uses for Cooperative Learning

 Discussion of concepts
 Problem solving
 Problem posing
 Laboratory investigations and data collection
 Inquiry/discovery tasks
 Creative thinking and brainstorming
 Proving theorems
 Computer-related tasks
 Drawing, measuring, construction tasks
 Practicing skills
 Going over homework
 Peer tutoring
 Reviewing material
 Making up test questions
 Group projects
 Group tests or quizzes
 Mathematical games or Word
 Peer review of writing

Adapted from Neil Davidson’s list of Multiple Uses for Cooperative Learning in
Mathematics