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How do I ensure accountability when students are working in groups?

Becky Clarke, Jennifer McCarty, Lindsay Wheeler.

- Give the students a checklist of requirements for the project. || - Don't pull their own weight || - Rubric - Formative assessment (observation) - Assign roles for each student in the group || - Teacher assigns group, but not necessarily assigning the roles within the group. - Change groups after each project, or very often. || -Student evaluations of their group members, to be turned in to the teacher. || - Model the project - Formative assessment, observation & one-on-one assistance. ||
 * **Concerns** || **Solutions** ||
 * - Off task easily ||
 * -Students can't pick their own groups ||
 * -Keeping busy || - Extenders, journaling (reflection) ||
 * -Teacher has to be okay with **noise** || - Comes with practice and experience. ||
 * -Grade reflecting their work ||
 * -Ensuring the student understands the direction ||