Question 1

In using informal cooperative learning, it is most useful to

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A)  Have specific focus questions for students to discuss 
B)  Have students take good notes 
C)  Have them become acquainted with their partner 
D)  Write down what they think 
A)  Have specific focus questions for students to discuss 
B)  Have students take good notes 
C)  Have them become acquainted with their partner 
D)  Write down what they think A

Question 2

Five to six members is the best group size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

All of the following are important to deciding group size EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

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 
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 D

Question 4

Dr. Holubec has her students work together on a learning task until everyone has learned the material. These groups are

Accepted Answer

A)  Formal groups 
B)  Informal groups 
C)  Base groups 
D)  Sharing groups 
A)  Formal groups 
B)  Informal groups 
C)  Base groups 
D)  Sharing groups

Question 5

In the cooperative classroom, cooperative learning should be used

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A)  About ¼ of the time 
B)  About ½ of the time 
C)  A majority of the time 
D)  It's up to the discretion of the teacher how much cooperative learning is used 
A)  About ¼ of the time 
B)  About ½ of the time 
C)  A majority of the time 
D)  It's up to the discretion of the teacher how much cooperative learning is used

Question 6

In cooperative learning groups, evaluation is done on a

Accepted Answer

A)  Criteria-referenced basis 
B)  Norm-referenced basis 
C)  Group grade basis 
D)  No grades are given 
A)  Criteria-referenced basis 
B)  Norm-referenced basis 
C)  Group grade basis 
D)  No grades are given

Question 7

While the students are working, Ms. Martin should be

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A)  Catching up on paperwork at her desk 
B)  Planning new lessons for the students 
C)  Monitoring the groups 
D)  Assessing students so she can reward the best ones 
A)  Catching up on paperwork at her desk 
B)  Planning new lessons for the students 
C)  Monitoring the groups 
D)  Assessing students so she can reward the best ones

Question 8

The amount of time that a motivated adult can concentrate on new material (lecture) is around

Accepted Answer

A)  Five minutes 
B)  Fifteen minutes 
C)  Fifty minutes 
D)  Indefinitely, if the lecture is entertaining 
A)  Five minutes 
B)  Fifteen minutes 
C)  Fifty minutes 
D)  Indefinitely, if the lecture is entertaining

Question 9

The easiest and most effective way to assign students to groups is randomly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In cooperative learning, individual learning is not assessed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Teachers structure intergroup cooperation by establishing

Accepted Answer

A)  Individual goals 
B)  group goals 
C)  class goals 
D)  teamwork goals 
A)  Individual goals 
B)  group goals 
C)  class goals 
D)  teamwork goals

Question 12

In teaching social skills, teachers should

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A)  Be general 
B)  Start small 
C)  Give many skills at once 
D)  Expect students to know the skills 
A)  Be general 
B)  Start small 
C)  Give many skills at once 
D)  Expect students to know the skills

Question 13

What is NOT part of planning in cooperative learning?

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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 
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

Question 14

Cooperative learning is

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

Question 15

An important aspect of using informal cooperative learning groups is to

Accepted Answer

A)  Make the task general 
B)  Give unlimited time 
C)  Require a specific answer 
D)  Randomly assign students to groups 
A)  Make the task general 
B)  Give unlimited time 
C)  Require a specific answer 
D)  Randomly assign students to groups

Question 16

Cooperative learning groups give teachers a "window" into students' minds as they

Accepted Answer

A)  Listen to the students explain the work together 
B)  Listen to student comments about group work 
C)  Watch students perform their group roles 
D)  Look at the group's final product 
A)  Listen to the students explain the work together 
B)  Listen to student comments about group work 
C)  Watch students perform their group roles 
D)  Look at the group's final product

Question 17

How does assigning roles help a group?

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 18

Describe the history of cooperative learning.

Accepted Answer

Cooperative learning has a rich history

Question 19

Explain the advantages of heterogeneous groups for learning.

Accepted Answer

Heterogeneous groups for learning have s

Question 20

What is group processing?

Accepted Answer

Group processing refers to a method or a

In using informal cooperative learning, it is most useful to

Five to six members is the best group size.

All of the following are important to deciding group size EXCEPT

Dr. Holubec has her students work together on a learning task until everyone has learned the material. These groups are

In the cooperative classroom, cooperative learning should be used

In cooperative learning groups, evaluation is done on a

While the students are working, Ms. Martin should be

The amount of time that a motivated adult can concentrate on new material (lecture) is around

The easiest and most effective way to assign students to groups is randomly.

In cooperative learning, individual learning is not assessed.

Teachers structure intergroup cooperation by establishing

In teaching social skills, teachers should

What is NOT part of planning in cooperative learning?

Cooperative learning is

An important aspect of using informal cooperative learning groups is to

Cooperative learning groups give teachers a "window" into students' minds as they

How does assigning roles help a group?

Describe the history of cooperative learning.

Explain the advantages of heterogeneous groups for learning.

What is group processing?

Group Dynamics

Experiential Learning

Group Goals, Social Interdependence,and Trust

Communication Within Groups

Leadership

Using Power

Decision Making

Controversy and Creativity

Managing Conflicts of Interest

Valuing Diversity

Leading Growth and Counseling Groups

Team Development, Team Training

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Exam 11: Cooperative Learning in the Classroom

In using informal cooperative learning, it is most useful to

Five to six members is the best group size.

All of the following are important to deciding group size EXCEPT

Dr. Holubec has her students work together on a learning task until everyone has learned the material. These groups are

In the cooperative classroom, cooperative learning should be used

In cooperative learning groups, evaluation is done on a

While the students are working, Ms. Martin should be

The amount of time that a motivated adult can concentrate on new material (lecture) is around

The easiest and most effective way to assign students to groups is randomly.

In cooperative learning, individual learning is not assessed.

Teachers structure intergroup cooperation by establishing

In teaching social skills, teachers should

What is NOT part of planning in cooperative learning?

Cooperative learning is

An important aspect of using informal cooperative learning groups is to

Cooperative learning groups give teachers a "window" into students' minds as they

How does assigning roles help a group?

Describe the history of cooperative learning.

Explain the advantages of heterogeneous groups for learning.

What is group processing?

Group Dynamics

Experiential Learning

Group Goals, Social Interdependence,and Trust

Communication Within Groups

Leadership

Using Power

Decision Making

Controversy and Creativity

Managing Conflicts of Interest

Valuing Diversity

Leading Growth and Counseling Groups

Team Development, Team Training

Filters