A study group worked on a practice question for a test in debate class that asked whether students should have cell phones in class. Each member came to the session with research on the topic and shared their notes with the group. Then they held a practice debate, sharing opinions on the topic and asking each other questions. As a group, they agreed that cell phones should not be allowed in class. One person from the group then wrote the paper to turn in for a grade.

Question

Based on the information in the passage, in what ways did this study group work together effectively? Check all that apply.

They focused on the task.
They came prepared.
They shared the group tasks fairly.
They provided relevant information.
Everyone participated.

Answer 1

Based on the information in the passage, the study group worked together effectively in the following ways:

• They focused on the task.
• They came prepared.
• They provided relevant information.
• Everyone participated.

The passage does not indicate that they shared the group tasks fairly, so that option may not apply.