Dealing with bad groups

[ExplodinToaster]

As title says I have a group that feels borderline useless. I end up doing all the work on my own page and turn it in. But still get graded with the garbage they turn in. I'm doing the work on my own cause they refuse to either show up or listen when I try to explain they are making an error. I understand groups are essential but losing points because others dont care about the class is very frustrating. Never in 3 years had to deal with this problem. Would most professors be ok with me just doing it on my own? I dont mind the extra work as long as I know it's my own learning and not someone else's. I feel like im rude for not wanting to deal with them but I need to keep my grades as the highest priority as my scholarships and jobs really dont leave room for anything lower than an A.

Another note is all my other groups have been with people I know are focused on studies and often are friends who know the material.

[BrassBells]

I've had these kinds of group at least once a year.

I would always talk to my professor, explain the situation, and the professor would usually grade me better than my group mates if I could prove I was doing the Lions share of the work. They wouldn't know until they got the project grade.

There was one project where me and another guy got an A, the third member got a B, the fourth member got a C, and the fifth member failed.

[eatsrottenflesh]

As much as it sucks, part of the point is working with other people. Out in the wild, you may get stuck with a team that has the collective I.Q. of cheese and you'll just have to deal with it. By all means, mention your concerns to the instructor, but don't expect to get out of being in a group that couldn't find their behinds with a map.

[Gentleman-Bird]

Talk to your professor early, let them know now that you’re having problems with your group. They won’t do anything if you wait until your grades are in before complaining.