The primary function of the team is to prepare its mjembers to do well in the tournament. Students compete at tournament tables with two or three members of other teams of their own ability level. The winner at each table earns the same number of points for his or her team. This assures achievers of different ability levels equal opportunity for success. Groups are formed according to common interest in a topic.
Students plan, research, and divide learning assignments among members.
Group members then sythesize or summarize their findings and present their topic to the entire class.