There is little evidence of goal setting. Teacher collects data that reflects products for individual students. Group Design Is Carefully Constructed and Flexible. Group membership and size change, as goals require. Teacher randomly assigns students to groups disregarding lesson goals and student needs.
Group size remains constant regardless of lesson goals.
Teacher allows students to choose groups disregarding lesson goals and student needs. Group size varies. Some students are excluded. Teacher does not construct groups. Students remain in permanent seats.