| NCTM Standards & Cooperative Learning |
| "Excellence in mathematics education requires equity-high expectations and strong support for all students" -NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics |
| "Changes in the workplace increasingly demand teamwork, collaboration, and communication" -NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics |
| "To be prepared for the future, high school students must be able to exchange mathematical ideas effectively with others" -NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics |