Abstract: This paper, based on the questionnaire about grouping and evaluating in cooperative learning in a certain primary school, aims to research the effect of grouping and evaluating on the cooperative learning in small English classes. It is found that teachers can not group the students scientifically and they often take a single evaluation method when students finish the group activities. To solve these problems, solutions are put forward. It is necessary for teachers to consider the size of the group, the members’ learning level in each group and the roles that they can play in the group. Teachers are also required to take a variety of evaluation methods timely and use the formative assessment in daily teaching.

Key words: cooperative learning; small classes; grouping and evaluation

CONTENTS

摘要

Abstract

1. Introduction .1

2. Literature Review1

2.1 Small EFL Classes

2.2 .Cooperative Learning 

2.2.1 Definition of Cooperative Learning

     2.2.2 Characteristics of Cooperative Learning

     2.2.3 Theoretical Basis

2.3 Present Research on Cooperative Learning in Small English Class in Our Country

3. Research Methods 5

3.1 Research Questions

3.2 Research Participants

3.3 Research Instruments

3.4 Data Collection

3.5 Data Analysis

4. Results and Discussion6

  4.1 Grouping in Cooperative Learning in Small English Classes

  4.2 Grouping Activities

  4.3 Evaluation of the Cooperative Learning in Small English Class

4.4 Strategies to Improve the Effectiveness of Cooperative Learning in Small Class

     4.4.1Effective Grouping

     4.4.2 Design Team Activities Carefully

     4.4.2 Effective Assessment

5. Conclusion.10

Bibliography11

Acknowledgements.13

Appendix.14