a.)encourages active learning
Cooperative learning is also called the small group learning ,in which small groups of students work together on a common task.It encourages achievement, student discussion ,active learning, student confidence and motivation.Students have more opportunities to actively participate in their learning,question and challenge each other ,share and discuss their ideas and internalize their learning.




b.)increases academic performance
Cooperative learning can increase academic performance because of the effect that cooperative learning has on self-esteem.It increases student motivation by providing peer support.As part of learning teams ,students achieve success by working with others .It encourages students to think of creative ways to convince the teacher that they have mastered the required activity.The low-achieving students can make contributions to a group and experience success ,and all students can increase understanding of ideas by explaining them to others.