Is it difficult to assess individual contributions to Team Projects? Will learners and parents say it is unfair?

It is important that parents and learners understand what makes a good team member and why collaboration and communication are important skills to develop. These skills involve listening and reflecting on other people’s opinions, as well as doing a fair share of the work, not taking over or doing very little. Some learners may produce great work in class when they work on their own but they may find they struggle in a group.

Teachers should feel confident that leading up to the Primary Checkpoint their learners have had opportunities to practise their group work skills and have had feedback on them.

Providing feedback on these key skills is very useful as learners get ready to start their secondary education.