Effect of Combined Mastery-Cooperative Learning on Emotional Intelligence, Self-esteem and Academic Achievement in Grade Skipping

In this study, 25 students of middle school who were eligible to take grade skipping test were randomly selected. Then they filled out questionnaires of emotional intelligence and self esteem, and participate in the teaching program. The questionnaires were re- administered, after the educational program and one year later. To examine academic achievement, the grade point average (GPA) of the first year of the middle school, the GPA of the grade skipping exam, and the GPA of the third grade of the middle school were taken into account. Results show a significant increase in emotional intelligence and self-esteem.