When students work in teams, they seem to either be really successful or really not successful. Â Some of that success is due to team dynamics and the 4C’s (Communication, Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking), but some of the success is usually determined by whether the team has a plan (or not). Â Having a solid plan is a big predictor of success for students, so taking the time to have students form a plan is critical.
We talked about one version of this last week, but now it’s time to add another one to the mix to help students focus on the big picture. Â One issue students argue over is who is going to do what. Â By working as a team to decide ahead of time, it helps students focus on the solution, not the dynamic. Â It also helps students to brainstorm their solution and decide what materials they need to test their designs.
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