Teacher clearly states goals for groups and individuals. Teacher collects data that reflect both process and product for groups. Teacher establishes goals but does not share them with students. Teacher collects data that reflect products for groups. 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.