Students often work in partners or in small groups in structured discovery lessons.One of the following is NOT a consideration when planning partner/small group work.Which one is it?
A) Students may need to be taught or reminded of specific behaviors necessary for working successfully with others.
B) When lessons involve using or sharing materials or equipment, behavioral expectations may need to be addressed.
C) Since motivation will be high in this type of lesson, more time can be spent on content development as less time needs to be spent on planning for behavior.
D) Students' tolerance for working through feelings of frustration and confusion might need to be considered.

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While it is important to teach and remind students of appropriate behaviors and address behavioral expectations, it is not true that more time can be spent on content development in partner/small group work due to high motivation. In fact, it is important to plan for and anticipate potential behaviors and disruptions that may occur in group work, which can actually take up more time and attention than in individual work. Therefore, choice C is not a consideration when planning partner/small group work.

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