US26625 Speaking - Group Problem-Solving

This task helps students achieve NZQA’s Unit Standard 26625 Actively Participate in Spoken Interactions.  For this standard, students are required to participate in THREE different interactions (at least one of which must be in a small group).  This resource covers ONE of those – speaking interactively in a group situation.
 
Students are told how many companies like to observe candidates in a group work scenario before they decide who to employ.  This is their scenario – each group member is vying for the job by showing how well they can interact during a group problem-solving activity where they discuss where to go on a camping trip including where the group should go camping, meal plans, what to take, and how they will get there.
 
Included in this resource:
The complete student workbook
 
The student workbook includes:
A coversheet for your marking
Clearly unpacked achievement criteria
Cues to show students when to stop and get teacher feedback
Discussion of what active participation looks like
Activities about ‘appropriate’ speaking and body language
Preparation for the discussion
A table to record notes during the discussion – the results of their problem-solving
Tables and templates, providing a structured and scaffolded approach
Hyperlinks (where necessary) for easy referral to parts within the document and also to external web sources.
 
Format:
This resource comes in Microsoft Word and a Google Docs format (a link to the Google version is provided). This means you can:
Edit / Tweak to suit your / your students' needs
Share with students digitally so that they can work on it online
Print as hard copy work booklets
 
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