Able to work appropriately and effectively within a group
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Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Often is not a good team member.
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Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group but sometimes is not a good team member.
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Usually listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Does not cause "waves" in the group.
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Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Tries to keep people working well together.
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Able to justify and evaluate ideas to peers
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Demonstrates no ability to support statements. Lacks understanding of the content being explored.
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Demonstrates some ability to support statements. Has some understanding of the content being explored.
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Demonstrates good ability to support statements. Has good understanding of the content being explored.
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Demonstrates strong ability to support statements. Has sufficient understanding of the content being explored.
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Contributes to the group
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Rarely provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. May refuse to participate.
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Sometimes provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. A satisfactory group member who does what is required
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Usually provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. A strong group member who tries hard!
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Routinely provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. A definite leader who contributes a lot of effort.
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Able to stay on task
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Rarely focuses on the task and what needs to be done. Lets others do the work.
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Focuses on the task and what needs to be done some of the time. Other group members must sometimes nag, prod, and remind to keep this person on-task.
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Focuses on the task and what needs to be done most of the time. Other group members can count on this person.
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Consistently stays focused on the task and what needs to be done. Very self-directed.
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