Q.1
Which of the following is a standard rule for discussions?
  • Ask questions while someone else is speaking if you don't understand their point of view
  • Speak when you feel like it
  • Actively listen to all points of view
  • Discuss important points with your neighbor
Q.2
What is the ultimate goal with group discussions?
  • To be able to listen to others
  • To learn from different points of view
  • To speak about what you think is important
  • To take a break from writing
Q.3
One of the rules for your group was for everyone to come prepared. Tara is in your group and she states that she did not prepare for this discussion. What should happen to Tara?
  • She should spend the group discussion time reading and taking notes
  • She should be excluded from the group
  • She should be given the opportunity to express her viewpoint
  • She should be punished by her group for not preparing
Q.4
The topic for a small group discussion is about a story that the class just read. One girl speaks, "The main character didn't seem like a nice person." A boy responds, "Why should you say such a mean thing like that?" Other students respond to the girl in a similar fashion. What is wrong with the responses to the girl?
  • The girl's idea was rudely stated
  • Too many students were speaking at once
  • The responses were about the individual and not the topic
  • The responses were not specific enough and difficult to understand
Q.5
As you are sitting in a small group discussion, you do not agree with what your friend said. What should happen?
  • You should remain quiet
  • You should explain why you disagree
  • You should get another student to disagree first
  • You should state how stupid the student's idea was
Q.6
During a classroom discussion, the topic is about stranger danger. Paula raises her hand and says quickly, "Boys will speak to strangers more than girls." Some students don't agree because there is no evidence of that. What mistake did Paula make?
  • She didn't think before she spoke
  • She didn't listen actively
  • She was being rude
  • She didn't elaborate on her thoughts
Q.7
Martha is in a group discussion with you. She has not spoken yet. How should you bring Martha into the discussion?
  • Stare at her
  • Poke her in the ribs
  • Ask her a question
  • Ignore her
Q.8
While thinking about what you are going to say in a small group discussion, you want to provide evidence to support what you are saying. What should you do to provide evidence?
  • Consult your notes
  • Reread the textbook
  • Ask your neighbor
  • Do not provide evidence
Q.9
Can a student change his or her opinion or thoughts during the class discussion?
  • No, once the student states her or his opinion, he or she can't change their minds
  • No, there is not enough time to change their mind
  • Yes, only if they apologize first
  • Yes, it is perfectly fine to change your mind
Q.10
If you want to provide evidence for something that was said during a group discussion by sharing a lengthy story about yourself, how should you go about doing that?
  • Just tell the whole story
  • First explain that this will be a long story and then tell it
  • Tell a shortened version of the story
  • Don't tell the story because it will take up too much time
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