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Noah has been invited to join a group discussion about homeless pets in the neighborhood. What is the best way that he can participate effectively?

A
He can come to the gathering ready to learn about the problem.
B
He can come prepared by learning about the problem beforehand.
C
He can listen to what everyone else has to say and keep quiet.
D
He can express his opinions, even if his knowledge is limited.
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Which is the best reason to organize a team?

A
to allow others to do most of the work
B
to encourage working independently
C
to take advantage of individuals’ strengths
D
to allow others to take complete control
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One challenge with online discussions is

A
having problems with Internet access.
B
finding a large-enough location.
C
scheduling time during school hours.
D
allowing only local students to attend.
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Tamar decided to clean up trash in the park after school. The park was large and there was a lot of trash that needed to be picked up. Tamar also needed to be home soon to finish her homework and have dinner.The reason Tamar organized a group to help clean up trash in the park was to

A
teach habitual litterbugs a lesson.
B
get more garbage picked up faster.
C
take full credit for having the idea.
D
enjoy being outdoors with others.
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What do effective listening skills involve? Check all that apply.selective listeningattentive listeningactive listeningsign languagebody languagepassive listening

A
selective listening
B
attentive listening
C
active listening
D
sign language
E
body language
F
passive listening
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Maya is meeting online with other students to come up with ideas on fixing quick, healthy school lunches. They are all contributing suggestions and taking notes. Some are participating more than others.Which is the most likely benefit of this online discussion?

A
Members can leave at any time and do something else.
B
Members can check social media while participating.
C
Members can take cues from each others’ body language.
D
Members can reflect on ideas as they write down thoughts.
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Which best describes an advantage of an online discussion?

A
Members bond together faster.
B
Members’ body language is easier to read.
C
Members have more time to reflect on others’ ideas before responding.
D
Members are able to stay focused longer than when meeting face-to-face.
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Ren is an avid bicyclist who has joined an online discussion group about bicycle safety, organized by the owner of a bike shop. Other members include a bicycle commuter, a competitive cyclist, and a mother whose young children are just learning to ride. Ren is excited about being part of the discussion even though he has a project to complete and several other assignments that are due soon.Which is most likely to be a challenge during this discussion?

A
members presenting different perspectives
B
Ren doing other work while participating
C
the group lacking someone to lead
D
Ren losing interest in the topic
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Which best describes a disadvantage of an online discussion group?

A
It is more difficult to bond with other group members.
B
It is more difficult to find a common meeting place.
C
Participation is limited to students in the area.
D
Scheduling is limited to weekdays during school.
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Which question is open-ended?

A
Are energy drinks harmful to a student's health?
B
Should energy drinks be banned from school buildings?
C
Despite warnings, why do people consume energy drinks?
D
Despite warnings, do people still consume energy drinks?
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Zahra's softball team needs money for team T-shirts. The coach makes some fundraising suggestions, while team members brainstorm their own ideas. They vote on the one they like best.

A
Team members are able to ignore the coach.
B
The team can get better looking T-shirts.
C
The team shows they are more creative than the coach.
D
Team members are involved in the decision.
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Collaborating with others can help students

A
think less about a subject.
B
learn from different perspectives.
C
know one perspective is right.
D
learn more with less thought.
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Which activities do discussion groups engage in? Check all that apply.

A
think-alouds
B
think-alones
C
barnstorming
D
snowballing
E
brainstorming
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To be effective, teams and work groups require

A
showmanship.
B
complacency.
C
urgency.
D
leadership.
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What is one major advantage of group discussions?

A
Students get practice in speaking and listening.
B
Students can multitask while participating.
C
Teachers can control all opinions expressed.
D
Teachers let students have complete control.
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Isaac’s science club had the opportunity to take a day trip to somewhere educational. The group got together and came up with ten good places to go. With the teacher’s help, they decided on the three most practical. Then they all agreed on one.

A
The science club was able to get more privileges than other students.
B
The science club and the teacher worked separately to take advantage of each other’s strengths to make the decision.
C
The science club was able to leave school and visit an educational place.
D
The science club and the teacher were able to work together to come up with a variety of options.
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How can group discussions be used outside of class? Check all that apply.to gather opinionsto make decisions fasterto take a break from schoolto brainstorm new ideasto get ready for teststo come to a decision

A
to gather opinions
B
to make decisions faster
C
to take a break from school
D
to brainstorm new ideas
E
to get ready for tests
F
to come to a decision

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