Study of Learners’ Behaviour in Small Group Learning (SGL) of Mathematics

Abstract

A study on small group learning was conducted on high school learners. The learners were
posed with a mathematical problem. When they encountered on the problem, curiosity through
involvement was observed. The initiation for loud reading the statement and verbal computation
of its solution was facilitated. Cooperation and assistance to each other in their procedural
work helped to build up one-to-one relationship which promoted friendship to someone. Some
learners moved forward to lead the group while translating the information into written work.
It was an opportunity to work together towards solving the problem in time. After all, confidence,
leadership and interpersonal relationship through control of anger were the hallmarks of their
social behaviours. Hence, it was understood that both social behaviour as well as problemsolving
behaviour are the essence of learning process.