Abstract: Humans are the only species that can work together in a group to pursue a common goal. The impact of cooperative teaching practise: Jigsaw method on secondary school students' positive interdependence was explored. Two groups of 80 9th students were formed. The cooperative teaching tactics: Jigsaw method were used in the experimental group, while the standard approach was used in the control group. The following tools were utilised in the intervention: Positive interdependence attitude scale and cooperative teaching practice: Jigsaw method. The results revealed that: a) there is a significant difference in experimental group students' pre-test and post-test performance, b) there is a significant difference in experimental and control group post-test performance, and c) there is no significant difference in pre-test performance.
Key Words: Cooperative teaching strategy: Jigsaw method, Positive interdependence
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