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Peer reviewedZajac, Robert J.; Hartup, Willard W. – Elementary School Journal, 1997
Provides evidence that benefits occur when friends, compared with nonfriends, are coworkers on cognitive tasks. Notes meta-analysis which found superior performance was demonstrated in the areas of seeking scarce resources, problem solving, creative activity, and reaching consensus. Argues teachers should consider giving students the opportunity…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development, Cooperation
