Which of the following are the key elements of cooperative learning?

1.Groups consisting of high, average and low achievers are heterogeneous

2.Students are mostly passive

3.Students work in groups to master academic materials

4.The reward system is individually oriented

5.Students receive information transmitted only from teachers

A2 & 4 only

B1 & 3 only ✓ Correct

C1, 2 & 5 only

D3, 4 & 5 only

Correct answer: (B) 1 & 3 only

Explanation

Cooperative learning is marked by heterogeneous groups of mixed achievers (1) and students working in groups to master material (3).

Students being mostly passive (2) contradicts the active nature of cooperative learning.

An individually oriented reward system (4) opposes cooperative learning's group rewards.

Receiving information only from teachers (5) reflects traditional teaching, not cooperation.

Heterogeneous grouping lets stronger and weaker learners help one another.

Cooperative learning stresses positive interdependence and shared goals.

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