Collaborative learning in mathematics

This study described and examined the effects of collaborative learning in mathematics as perceived by learners and teachers among the selected Junior High Schools in the Philippines. It employed descriptive correlational research through researcher-made survey-questionnaire. It was participated by 100 mathematics and 100 grade 10 learners who were randomly selected. Results revealed that learners and teachers perceived that collaborative learning as an instructional strategy in mathematics, was highly effective specifically in the aspects of social development skills and enhanced understanding in teaching and learning mathematics. Also, learners and teachers both perceived that collaborative learning was highly effective as it enabled them to expose to a more relevant and wide-ranging instructional opportunities through collaboration and cooperation under mathematics instruction. Hence, the study recommends that teachers should create an actual and comprehensive instructional plan that apply and expand the positive implications of collaborative learning to mathematics instruction.