Teacher can help formulate a realistic plan. Many teachers find it useful to have groups fill out a worksheet that structures the steps of this planning stage. Groups gather information from a variety of sources, using a database or spreadsheet to input dataa, analyze it and reach conclusions. Serves as a transition from data gathering and clarification to the presentation of the most significant results of the inquiry. The class meets all together and presents their findings to one another.
Teacher evaluates the application of knowledge, use of inferences and the drawing of conclusions.
Group investigation justification. gives students more control over their learning than other teaching methods.