Can Groups Learn?
Abstract
"This is a study of assessment of the work of creative problem-solving groups in sixth-grade social studies. We test the proposition that providing students with specific guidelines as to what makes an exemplary group product (evaluation criteria) will improve the character of the discussion as well as the quality of the group product. To assess the group's potential for successful instruction, we examine the character of the group conversation as well as the quality of the group product. We present a statistical model of the process of instruction that connects the use of evaluation criteria, group discussion, creation of the group product, and average performance on the final written assessment."NOTE: This resource is published on the Education Week web site. The link above will take you to an abstract page. To view the full-text for this article, you will need to either sign-in to Education Week with the appropriate membership or purchase this article.