Follow Discussion Rules and Track Progress Practice Test
•10 QuestionsTwo 7th grade groups are discussing the same question: “Should our school require community service hours?” Both groups were told to follow norms (one speaker at a time, respectful disagreement, stay on topic) and to meet goals (list two pros, two cons, and decide on a group position).
Group 1: Emma says, “Let’s list pros first.” Jamal gives one pro. Sofia adds, “Building on that…” Chen says, “That’s pro #2. Now cons.” Amir starts a side story; Chen redirects: “Let’s stay on the question—we need two cons and a position.” Emma says, “We have 4 minutes left; let’s vote after cons.”
Group 2: Marcus talks for most of the time. When Maya disagrees, Marcus says, “That makes no sense.” Several students speak at once. The group repeats the same pro three times, never lists cons, and ends without deciding a position.
Which group better follows the rules AND tracks progress toward goals?
Two 7th grade groups are discussing the same question: “Should our school require community service hours?” Both groups were told to follow norms (one speaker at a time, respectful disagreement, stay on topic) and to meet goals (list two pros, two cons, and decide on a group position).
Group 1: Emma says, “Let’s list pros first.” Jamal gives one pro. Sofia adds, “Building on that…” Chen says, “That’s pro #2. Now cons.” Amir starts a side story; Chen redirects: “Let’s stay on the question—we need two cons and a position.” Emma says, “We have 4 minutes left; let’s vote after cons.”
Group 2: Marcus talks for most of the time. When Maya disagrees, Marcus says, “That makes no sense.” Several students speak at once. The group repeats the same pro three times, never lists cons, and ends without deciding a position.
Which group better follows the rules AND tracks progress toward goals?