Scripted cooperative approaches follow explicit directions in procedures but are
able to be generalized across curriculum, grade, and ability level. The jigsaw method
asks groups of students to form a team, typically of four to six persons, individually
learn material and become an expert in a specific section, reform teams to all of the
experts in a given area, and then reassemble to share, teach, and discuss with the original
teams following the expert meetings. Here are the steps: