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Small Group Development Level Assessment

Small Group Development Level Assessment Test

Understand a children’s small group’s development stage and cohesion in about 5 minutes. In 27 quick items, get clear insight to guide trust-building, engagement, and shared goals.

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October 2, 2025

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28/81

Group Development Level (GDL)

Measures how cohesive and developmentally mature a small group is, from a formal association to a true collective.

Early formation

Developing cohesion

Mature collective

0 – 33: Early formation | 34 – 66: Developing cohesion | 67 – 81: Mature collective

A score of 28 falls in the Early formation range, suggesting the group’s cohesion and shared responsibility are still emerging and interactions may remain relatively unstable.

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Who Usually Takes This Test?

Classroom and club educators

41%OF USERS

Teachers and group leaders use it to quickly see how cohesive a children’s group is and what support it needs to work together.

School psychologists and counselors

34%OF USERS

Mental health specialists take it to assess group dynamics and choose targeted interventions for conflict, inclusion, and cooperation.

Youth program coordinators

25%OF USERS

Camp, after‑school, and extracurricular staff use it to monitor group development stages and adjust activities and leadership style.

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Group development level (Gdl)

Average

46.2

Normal range

33.1 — 59.2

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It assesses the current development level of a small group by rating cohesion, interaction patterns, and readiness for joint tasks. Results align with Lutoshkin’s stage classification to indicate the group’s present stage.

Who should complete the items?

Items are completed by group members who can judge day-to-day relationships and group processes. If members cannot respond reliably, an informed observer may provide ratings based on direct observation.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

The questionnaire includes 27 items and typically requires about 5 minutes. Completion time may vary with reading level and familiarity with the group.

How should responses be given?

Select the option that best matches typical behavior and interactions in the group, not isolated events. If uncertain, choose the response that fits most situations.

How should results be used?

Results provide a snapshot of the group’s stage and can guide decisions about support, structure, and intervention targets. Scores should be interpreted with other information such as observation and contextual factors.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Diagnosis of Small Group Development Level Test

Small Group Development Level Assessment Test

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This brief questionnaire is used to characterize perceived functioning and cohesion within a small group. The Small Group Development Level Assessment provides a structured way for respondents to rate group interactions and internal processes to support an overall estimate of the group’s current developmental level. It contains 27 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete.

The measure is intended for use in educational, clinical, or organizational contexts to inform case conceptualization, group facilitation, or program planning, and results should be interpreted in conjunction with other sources of information (e.g., observation, interviews). The Small Group Development Level Assessment is attributed to Bruce W. Tuckman.

Author: Bruce W. Tuckman

Literature: Forsyth, D. R. Group dynamics. Wadsworth. 2010.; Tuckman, B. W. Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin. 1965.

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