Degnan_Science_08



__**Analysis**__: This observational checklist has shown that some students can work cooperatively in groups while others can not. Some of the students were just out of control working on this experiment and hurt the group more than they helped them. The worksheets that they handed in helped me to know whether or not they used their results purposefully. In this experiment the least number of syringes that were used the better their wheel was constructed. Observation of the groups also informed me on who used their results to improve their wheel and who did not.

__**Recommendations for class**__: I will give specific guidelines about how they should be behaving when doing group work. I will also explain that you learn from your mistakes and that you should use the results that you have to try to make a better waterwheel. I will encourage them to keep trying until they find a way to move the wheel using a limited number of syringes.

__**Recommendations for sampled students**__: The high performing group did an excellent job. Their diagram was clear and complete and they used the least amount of syringes. I would still encourage them to try other ways to see if they can improve it. I would also make sure that they all had a change to contribute to the construction and movement of the wheel.

The low performing group did not even complete their diagram. They would definitely go back and do this. They also used a high number of syringes so I would encourage them to keep working on improving their waterwheel so that they do not have to use as many. One student in the group was more interested in playing then improving the wheel so he would have to be dealt with.

Observational Checklist Low Performer High Performer