Leader's choice of questions somewhat erratic, but tend to move from divergent to convergent as discussion continues. Leader does not exhibit any concern for type of questions asked either at beginning or conclusion. Leader both reflects and answers questions for students that are germane to discussion, at times thinking for the students when they need to be doing so. Leader fails to return questions to students that are germane to discussion, in essence thinking for the students when they need to be doing so. Leader generally maintains control over the discussion, but from time to time allows it to deviate from goal due to inappropriate student input.
Leader allows discussion to deviate significantly or completely from stated goal.
Pacing Leader moves discussion along at an appropriate pace as reflected by progress toward goal and student attitudes and body language. Leader moves discussion along at a slower pace than necessary to achieve goal as reflect by student attitudes and body language. Leader tends to maintain an reasonable atmosphere for discussion, but sometimes fails to control criticisms or witticisms of others. Discussion Type Leader uses discussion type appropriate to attainment of expressed goal. Leader uses discussion type not particularly germane to attainment of expressed goal.