Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion (A) : Co-operative learning activities are those in which students must work together in order to complete a task or solve a problem.

Reason (R) : These techniques are used to identify a weak learner and to separate him/her from the rest of the members of the group for taking special care of him/her.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below :

The correct answer is '(A) is correct but (R) is not correct.'

 Key Points

• Assertion (A) states that cooperative learning activities are those in which students must work together to complete a task or solve a problem. This statement is correct. Cooperative learning is an instructional approach in which students work together in small groups or teams to achieve a common goal. It involves active participation, collaboration, and shared responsibility among the students.
• Reason (R) states that these techniques are used to identify a weak learner and separate them from the rest of the group for special care. This statement is not correct. The reason provided does not accurately explain cooperative learning activities. Cooperative learning is not about identifying weak learners and separating them from the group. Instead, it focuses on promoting positive interdependence, individual accountability, face-to-face interaction, and the development of social skills among students.

​Since Assertion (A) is correct but Reason (R) is not correct, option 3 is the most appropriate answer.