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Should Teachers Assign Group Projects?

When it comes to projects, some students love working with their classmates. Others like to work alone. Which do you prefer?

Many people say group projects teach key skills. For example, kids can learn to work together to get the job done. That can help prepare them for their future careers.

But others say group projects can be stressful. Some kids are more comfortable working alone. Plus, group work isn’t always divided evenly. Some students may do more than others. In those cases, it may not be fair for everyone to get the same grade.

Here’s what two of our readers say.

Group projects help build teamwork skills. You can also get things done more easily in groups by combining everyone’s strengths. For example, language arts isn’t my best subject. So I like working on language arts projects in a group.

I once worked with classmates on a poster about peanut butter and jelly. We read an article together. Then we talked about what to include on our poster. Working as a group was fun.

Working together on a project is meant to build teamwork. But that doesn’t always happen. It can be hard for everyone in a group to get along. Some kids may act like they’re the boss. They might not listen to their classmates’ ideas. A lot of feelings can be hurt.

Plus, kids may have different opinions about how to get the work done. That can lead to arguments. Finishing the project can take longer than it should.

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