Student Self-Evaluation

Using "5" as the highest degree and "1" as the lowest, decide to what degree you were successful in each of the following areas:

	Circle one number Low High
A. Adhering to the rules
understanding and following the agreed upon procedure for the group discussion	1 2 3 4 5
B. Contributing
helping the group plan its activities	1 2 3 4 5
helping others to achieve group goals	1 2 3 4 5
C. Working cooperatively
understanding my responsibilities in the group	1 2 3 4 5
accomplishing my tasks (collecting information, organizing data, etc.)	1 2 3 4 5
helping to avoid or settle disagreements	1 2 3 4 5
helping the group stay on topic and accomplish its objectives	1 2 3 4 5
D. Communication
making relevant statements	1 2 3 4 5
supporting opinions of group members with facts	1 2 3 4 5
using appropriate vocabulary when stating views	1 2 3 4 5
organizing my thoughts before and while speaking	1 2 3 4 5
seeking information (asking for facts, expansion, or others' views)	1 2 3 4 5
clarifying statements (restating ideas, using examples)	1 2 3 4 5
summarizing (pulling ideas together, offering conclusions)	1 2 3 4 5

What is your overall evaluation of your contribution to the group effort? __________________________________

Checking Out My Social Skills

Place a check () in the boxes which you feel apply to you.

I said things which made my partners feel good about themselves.
I tried to smile even when I wasn't in agreement with another person's ideas.
I was a good person to have in the group because I made other people fee good.
It felt great to make other people happy.
I made an effort to disagree in an agreeable way.
I made sure that my voice didn't get TOO LOUD!
I politely told other people to stay on task.
I was nice when I told others that it was getting too noisy.
I helped tidy up.

Please answer these questions in the spaces below:

What were some of the things you said when you disagreed in an agreeable way?

What could your group work on next time to work together better?

B. Bennett, C. Rolheiser-Bennett, L. Stevahn. Cooperative Learning: Where Heart Meets Mind . 1991.

Journey to Excellence

Student Self-Evaluation

Checking Out My Social Skills