Hurst, Making Collaborative Groups Work

What best captures the meaning of the word “fluctuates” on

page 4?

• is similar

• is open

• is consistent

• is different

What does the author suggest about Brian’s attitude as he moves from social studies to chemistry (first half of page 7)?

• Social studies is fun and chemistry is not

• Social studies is easy and chemistry is not

• Using collaborative groups in social studies is easier

• Using collaborative groups in chemistry is easier

The description of chemistry class (p. 7—10) would suggest that the teacher required the students to

• persevere

• surrender

• laud one another

• be intentional

On page 2, the main idea of the first full paragraph (starting with, “And while the free education....”) is

• American students have a free education

• All students benefit from a free education

• Only students who are intentional about learning benefit

• Only students who are in attendance will be able to learn

The information in the 2nd paragraph of the quote on page 12 suggests that David Conley thinks that students who don’t succeed in college

• are not academically prepared

• are not mathematically prepared

• lack non-tangible skills

• lack communication skills

The author starts chapter 2 describing the typical college student. What can you infer from that paragraph?

• Age is important for college success

• Maturity is important for college success

• College work is only achievable by high school graduates

• College can be handled by early college students

At the top of page 13, the author wants the reader to self-advocate by

• filtering information from text

• filtering information from the lecture

• be willing to help other students through collaboration

• be willing to help themselves through voice

Chapter 2 title, “Overview,” provides

• information about each chapter

• rationale for learning about group work

• testimonial evidence from college students

• suggestions about answering questions

In the first paragraph of Chapter 3, the author uses the word complex twice. What does this suggest about collaborative group work?

• Collaborative group work involves many people

• Collaborative group work involves multiple parts

• Using roles can make collaborative group work easier

• Using check points can help students with collaboration

On page 19 in Chapter 3, the paragraph beginning with, “There are times that teachers...” What might a parent infer after reading that paragraph?

• Not all learning objectives are clear

• Not all teachers write learning objectives

• All students can ask about learning objectives

• All students want to know learning objectives