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
How Does Cooperative Learning Accomplish These NCTM Goals?