In our groups we were supposed to tape a slinky to the table and track its wave patterns. Group work was important for this project because it was difficult task, and collaboration was important because we all had different levels of understanding. As you can see from my work, I am aware of the distinction between collaboration and straightforward “group work.” When my group ran into trouble, I worked with other groups in addition to talking and solving the issues within my own. When flustered I thought of solutions for our group that would continue our research.    In this lab, we had to sort everything out amongst ourselves, thus it was a perfect opportunity to practice my groupwork and critical thinking skills.