Even the most capable students in a group can benefit from hearing others' ideas and developing their active listening skills. However, if all students have not had the time they need to carefully consider the work, it is natural for the group to seize upon the first good solution that is suggested. By giving slower or more deliberate thinkers the time they need to carefully consider the project before having to discuss it, the more likely they are to be confident, active contributors to the group discussion.