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The purpose of group project
Group projects are useful because they test students on more than one level. Students, of course, need
to have a grasp of the material that is applied in the project itself, and they must understand the format
of the project – how to best organize a presentation or convey an argument in an essay or build a
functioning model. They also, however, have to understand how to work with other people in the group.
This can often be positive, as it has been shown that teaching others, like fellow group members, is one
of the most rigorous ways of mastering new material. Similarly, splitting up work means (in theory) that
each individual can do their portion to a higher standard than if they had to do the entire project alone,
It can also be more contentious. Multiple group members mean that responsibilities must be
delegated, and there are multiple interests, varying work ethics, and conflicting schedules to juggle, as
well. These difficulties are frustrating and may well lead to lower quality group work if members don’t
cooperate successfully.