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List of Benchmarks for Working With Others

Standard 1.Contributes to the overall effort of a group
 Level Pre-K (Grades Pre-K)
   1. Participates in a variety of group and individual activities, tasks, and play
   2. Cooperates with others in play and group activities
 Level IV (Grades K-12)
   1. Knows the behaviors and skills that contribute to team effectiveness
   2. Works cooperatively within a group to complete tasks, achieve goals, and solve problems
   3. Challenges practices in a group that are not working and proposes measures to enhance team effectiveness
   4. Demonstrates respect for others’ rights, feelings, and points of view in a group
   5. Identifies and uses the individual strengths and interests of others to accomplish team goals
   6. Identifies causes of conflict in a group and works cooperatively with others to deal with conflict though negotiation, compromise, and consensus
   7. Helps the group establish goals, taking personal responsibility for accomplishing such goals
   8. Evaluates the overall progress of a group toward a goal
   9. Contributes to the development of a supportive climate in groups
   10. Actively listens to the ideas of others and asks clarifying questions
   11. Takes the initiative in interacting with others
   12. Uses appropriate strategies when making requests of other people