Description:
In this experimental research, the effects of cooperative learning method supported by multiple intelligence theory on elementary 4th grade students’ academic achievement was investigated.The study, which lasted five weeks, was carried out at public school in the discrit of Yüreir-Adana in 2004-2005 academic year. The participants of the study were 46 students that They were divided in a experimental group and control group. For the purpose of thisstudy, the experimental group was instructed using cooperative learning method supported by multiple intelligence theory, whereas the control group was instructed utilizing the traditional teacher oriented method. The measurement instrument used in the study was mathematics achievement test. Mathematics achievement test was used as pretest and posttest to the experimantal and control group.Findings indicated that cooperative learning method supported by multiple intelligence theory instructional teaching has a more significant effect on academic achievement than the traditional teacher oriented method.