Here is a sample contract. Students having heavy input into their contract is best.
Our Group’s Contract
We agree:
To show respect for all our group members and their ideas.
To make decisions, we first try to reach consensus.
To do our best work.
To have our work done at the day and time it is due.
To ask a classmate for help when we need it. If we still need help, ask our teacher or other classroom adult.
To ______________________________________________.
If a group member does not follow any part of our agreement we will meet with the group member to remind the person it is important to follow our agreement. If the group member still breaks our agreement, we will let our teacher know about the situation.
Group Members’ Signatures:
______________________________ ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________
Date: