Mathematically gifted children tend to excel at solving math problems individually; however, when teamwork is structured appropriately, it allows them to enhance their skills and significantly improve their performance in math olympiads. This study presents the application of specific cooperative learning strategies in a group of elementary-level math gifted children in Puerto Rico, with the aim of improving their performance in questions related to logical thinking. To do so, a methodology based on group cohesion activities, the cooperative structure “Think, Share and Solve” and the “Rotating Sheet” technique were implemented. The group scores in phases I and II of the Puerto Rico Math Olympiad were analyzed, comparing them with the results obtained in phase III of that same Olympiad, after the implementation of the strategy. The findings show significant improvements in student performance, which supports the effectiveness of cooperative learning in strengthening logical thinking in high-performing math students.

Keywords: Cooperative learning, logical thinking, math Olympiads.