Learning Science While Constructing Learning Teams

by: Bonnie S. Wood

Many science educators are proponents of cooperative learning, but struggle to find equitable and effective ways to build groups. In this article, the author describes her method for forming heterogeneous cooperative learning groups that is not only impartial, but also requires students to begin learning science on the first day of class.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 5/1/2009Stock # jcst09_038_05_28Volume 038Issue 05

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