Over 1,000 Studies Support Cooperative Learning

Cooperative learning is among the most researched educational practices, linked to higher achievement, better race relations, improved self-esteem, and more positive attitudes toward school and classmates.

Meta-Analyses Show 26% Achievement Gain

Five meta-analyses reported by Robert Marzano, a leading educational researcher, show an average effect size of 0.768 for cooperative learning, equating to a 26.8% academic gain over traditional methods.

Independent Research Confirms Results

A State University of New York study on the Kagan structure Numbered Heads Together showed a 16% quiz score increase and more than double the pass rate—78% with Kagan vs. 33% without.

Kagan School Ranked #1 in District

A Kagan Model School became the top-ranked school in Pasco County and was the only Title I school to earn an “A” rating—highlighting strong performance in challenging contexts.

Fewer Referrals, Absences, and Suspensions

Kagan implementation at a public K–8 charter school led to a 63% drop in chronic absenteeism, a 71% reduction in suspensions, and up to 91% fewer discipline incidents within weeks.

Transformational School Turnarounds

After implementing Kagan for a single year, one school jumped from a “D” rating to a “B” with a 23.89 point gain. Another school in three years went from failing to top 5%, with an 88% proficiency.

Achievement Gaps Dramatically

One school cut achievement gaps between races nearly in half while raising scores for both groups, outperforming district and state averages.

District-Wide Score Increases

In Andersen County, KY, test scores rose across all subjects over two years—reading up 9%, math up 11%, and science and social studies both nearing 97%.

10X More Positive Behavior Referrals

One school saw positive behavior referrals rise from 46 to 475 post-Kagan, while discipline issues declined—indicating a stronger school climate.

High School Success Across Subjects

Teachers reported gains from 22% improvement in journalism to entire classes improving in chemistry, algebra, and advanced math using Kagan strategies.