Group Project Management (WHY WE WORK IN GROUPS LESSON)

What can a group do when two people want to be the leader?

• Ignore the situation

• Let them work it out themselves

• Take a group vote or share the leadership role

• Choose the person with the best ideas

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

If the project is very complicated and the group is not sure where to start, what should they do?

• Work on different projects instead

• Pick a time to meet and discuss the project steps

• Wait for the teacher to give instructions

• Assign more jobs to the members

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What can the group do if there are more steps in the project than members?

• Cancel the project

• Work on the project alone

• Ask the teacher to reduce the steps

• Talk with each other to get along and share the problem with the teacher

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is a solution if the group cannot decide on a time to work on the project together after school?

• Only work during school hours

• Group members have to agree to do more than one job

• Postpone the project indefinitely

• Split the group into smaller teams

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What should the group do if two members do not like each other and everyone is feeling uncomfortable?

• Ignore the discomfort

• Let them resolve their issues outside the group

• The group has to list out all the steps they can think of and put them in order

• Separate the two members into different tasks

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What should the group do if they need expert advice on a specific part of the project?

• Ignore the need for expert advice

• Try to figure it out by themselves without seeking help

• Search online for general advice

• Reach out to a teacher or a professional for guidance

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

How can a group effectively manage their time to ensure the project is completed before the deadline?

• Work on the project only a day before the deadline

• Create a detailed plan with deadlines for each step

• Assign all work to the most efficient member

• Take breaks often and hope for the best

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

If a group member is not contributing as expected, what is the best course of action?

• Ignore their lack of contribution

• Report immediately to the teacher without talking to the member

• Discuss the issue as a group to find a supportive solution

• Assign them more work to encourage participation

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What should the group do if they realize the project scope is too broad and needs to be narrowed down?

• Continue with the broad scope hoping to cover more ground

• Divide the project into smaller, manageable parts

• Ask the teacher for an extension due to the broad scope

• Focus on one aspect of the project and refine their approach

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How can the group ensure that all members are equally contributing to the project?

• Assign tasks based on members' strengths and follow up regularly

• Let members choose their tasks without any follow-up

• Have one member do most of the work to ensure quality

• Only work on the project when all members are present