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Group Formation: Inspiration questions
Group Formation: Inspiration questions

Example questions to get started with Group Formation tool

Updated over a week ago

Are you getting started with Group Formation? Below are some sample questions, answers, and group pairing suggestions, which we encourage you to use as inspiration to create more tailored ones for your courses.

Please keep in mind that these questions are provided as examples to spark creativity, and they are not grounded in academic research or evidence. They serve as examples for designing questions that best suit your classroom needs.

Setting up a question

Starting with an empty question card, input your question in the space provided below. Please adjust the settings per question card: Multiple answers can be selected, and Group students based on answering this question.

Remember, each question card will include a Skip button by default, giving students the option not to answer.

Find more information about setting up Group Formation here.


Inspiration questions

Availability and deadlines

  • Question: What days of the week are you most available for group meetings?

  • Setting: group similarly, multiple answers can be selected

  • Answer: days of the week

  • Question: Do you prefer morning, afternoon, or evening meetings?

  • Setting: group similarly, multiple answers can be selected

  • Answer: times of the day or timeframes

  • Question: Which of these statements describes better your approach to deadlines?

  • Setting: group similarly

  • Answer:

    • I thrive working under pressure, and I’m comfortable working until the last minute before the deadline

    • I like working ahead of time, early preparation and delivery is important to me

    • I like working with enough time until the deadline so we can review before submitting, but not necessarily too early in advance

    • ...

Communication and Working Environment

  • Question: Do you prefer asynchronous communication, or real-time interactions?

  • Setting: group similarly

  • Answer:

    • asynchronous communication

    • real-time interactions

  • Question: What communication channels do you prefer for group discussions?

  • Setting: group similarly, multiple answers can be selected

  • Answer:

    • email

    • chat

    • video conferencing

    • ...

  • Question: What are your preferences regarding where group meetings should take place?

  • Setting: group similarly, multiple answers can be selected

  • Answer:

    • online

    • in-person

    • hybrid

  • Question: Are there any specific environments that help you focus and be productive during group work?

  • Setting: group similarly, multiple answers can be selected

  • Answer:

    • library

    • home

    • café

    • co-working space

    • ...

Skills and Collaboration

  • Question: What skills and strengths would you bring to your team?

  • Setting: group dissimilarly, multiple answers can be selected

  • Answer:

    • efficiency

    • structured planning

    • detailed note-taking

    • data-oriented

    • writing skills

    • presentation skills

    • keen eye for visuals and design

    • positive attitude

    • ...

  • Question: What role do you typically take on in group projects?

  • Setting: group dissimilarly, multiple answers can be selected

  • Answer:

    • leader

    • mediator

    • idea generator

    • executor

    • researcher

    • data analyst

    • ...

  • Question: How do you prefer to divide the workload in a group project?

  • Setting: group similarly, multiple answers can be selected

  • Answer:

    • By task type: Each team member has a task, such as research, writing, analyzing data, creating visuals, presentation tasks...

    • By project section: Each team member has a part of the project, such as Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion...

    • By interest: Let team members choose topics or roles they're passionate about.

    • By department: Each team member handles tasks related to their field or study (e.g., science, humanities).

    • Hybrid approach: Use a combination of the above based on project needs and dynamics. If necessary, rotate roles and responsibilities.

Learning Goals and Expectations

  • Question: What are your goals for this project/course?

  • Setting: group similarly, multiple answers can be selected

  • Answer:

    • obtaining honors/special mention

    • obtaining an A

    • obtaining a B

    • just passing the course

  • Question: What do you hope to gain from collaborating with your teammates?

  • Setting: group similarly, multiple answers can be selected

  • Answer:

    • learn skills from my peers

    • learn about the subject

    • network

    • have a good time

    • just passing the project/course

    • ...

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