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The student roles within the group may be formal and assigned, or informal and unassigned. A
formal or assigned role may be a leader, a speaker, a note taker, a summarizer, or a
timekeeper. In informal groups, roles may be unassigned but naturally assumed by members
of the group. Some group activities will not require the group members to assume any specific
roles.
Teams
A team usually has a specified purpose and consists of three to ten members. The team
members may be assigned as follows:
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Appointed
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Selected by other members of the team
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Grouped informally based on classroom seating arrangements
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Selected alphabetically
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Selected through some other random method
Team members may or may not have assigned roles. This depends on the performance task.
If there are specific roles, they may be based on skill, interest, or necessity. The end product
or result of the team effort may contribute to the grades of all or individual team members.
Competitive teams
The selection of team members for competitive team activities is similar to the previous
description. Each competitive team has a specific purpose. They compete with other teams to
determine which team can accomplish the criteria and objectives of a performance task with
the most speed and accuracy. The members of each team receive rubrics and criteria for the
task.
Large groups
A large group of students can be configured in a variety of ways:
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Smaller teams
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Groups
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Partners
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Individuals
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Whole class
The parameters and criteria for large group discussion and participation should be established
prior to the task or activity. This is done so that all of the team members understand their roles
and responsibilities within the group.
Whole class
This type of group is designed to involve all of the students. The parameters for participation
and topic focus are clarified in advance so that all participants understand their roles and
responsibilities within the class. This student configuration facilitates the following activities:
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Teacher-led discussions
