Group Work such as a Lab Exercise

Purpose: Apply the skills needed to work and get along with other people;
and work collaboratively and effectively with others on a common task;

Indicators: observable descriptors indicating the extent to which a criterion is met

Criteria

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Decision Making

one person dominates decision-making

some members contribute to decision-making

most members contribute to decision-making

all members contribute to decision-making

Social Interaction

members frequently interrupt and/or put down the views of others
members do not ask questions of clarification

members pay attention to the group discussion some members ask questions and build on others comments

body and/or verbal responses indicate active listening
most members ask questions and build on others comments

all members respect and encourage the views of others
all members ask questions of clarification members build on others comments

Contributing

members do not contribute in any positive way to the group work

some members contribute positively to the group work

most members contribute positively to the group work

all members consistently contribute in a positive way to the group work

On Task Behaviour

members exhibit on-task behaviour inconsistently

members exhibit on-task behaviour some of the time

most members exhibit on-task behaviour most of the time

all members exhibit on-task behaviour consistently

Group Structure and Functioning

with assistance, members have difficulty sequencing steps
task is not completed on time

with assistance, members are able to sequence steps
rush to complete task division of tasks & responsibilities is inefficient and wastes time

members complete a sequence of steps complete task on time the leader assigns responsibilities and tasks

members complete a clear and logical sequence of steps complete task with form for reflection and revision
members volunteer to take responsibilities and roles

Criteria Levels are based on Ministry Achievement Chart page 14 of the Program Planning and Assessment document.