Group work tags
During exercises, each group will receive a set of group work tags. These tags help coordinate support, reduce interruptions, and make collaboration more transparent.
How to use the tags:
🟡 Yellow (working / figuring things out) Your group is actively working and making progress. No support needed. → We will not interrupt you.
🔴 Red (need help) Your group is stuck and requires assistance. → We will come to support you as soon as possible.
🟢 Green (done / ready to discuss) Your group has completed the task and is ready to review results, discuss solutions, or move on. → We may come by to discuss next steps.
Why we use this system:
- It avoids long waiting times (no need to raise hands).
- It allows instructors to see the status of all groups and prioritize support efficiently.
- It reduces unnecessary interruptions when groups are making good progress.
- It creates a clear, shared understanding of group status.
Group formation:
Each tag also includes a number and color:
- The number indicates the intended group size.
- Groups are formed by matching numbers within the same color.
Before distributing tags, make sure to select only those that match the intended group size. For example, for 10 students working in groups of 2, select tags labeled with group size 2 and numbers 1–5. Remove all other tags beforehand. Otherwise, some students may end up in incomplete groups without matching partners.
This enables quick and flexible group formation, especially in larger classes.
Template for printing
See group-work-tags.tex source file.