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Key Terminology

Term Definition
Teamwork The ability to work effectively with others to achieve a common goal.
Communication The exchange of information or ideas through speaking, writing, or non-verbal methods.

Trust Confidence in the reliability and integrity of team members.
Problem-Solving The process of finding solutions to challenges or obstacles.

Roles Specific responsibilities assigned to individuals within a team to ensure efficiency.
Non-Verbal Communication Communication without words, using gestures, facial expressions, or body language.
Strategy A planned method or approach to achieve a goal.

Leadership The ability to guide or direct a group to achieve goals.
Adaptability The ability to adjust to new conditions or challenges effectively.

Head: Problem solving & Evaluation

Assessment Question Working Towards Expected Greater Depth
Can you think critically to solve a group I can solve simple problems with support. I can think through problems and find I solve problems effectively in different
challenge, such as the Birthday Line-Up? solutions. team contexts.
Can you analyse why certain strategies I can describe what I did and suggest basic I analyse performance and suggest I evaluate performance critically and set
worked or failed during a task? improvements. targeted improvements. specific goals.
Can you evaluate your group’s I can identify strengths and weaknesses I can reflect on my team’s performance I provide detailed evaluations with
performance and suggest improvements? with guidance. and propose solutions. actionable steps.

Can you identify key leadership traits that I understand and demonstrate key I apply leadership qualities to influence
contribute to successful teamwork? I can name some leadership traits. leadership qualities. team success.
Can you explain why assigning roles is I understand the basic idea of roles. I can explain how roles contribute to I suggest and adapt roles strategically to
important for teamwork? efficiency. meet challenges.
Can you suggest strategies for solving I can offer simple strategies with support. I propose realistic and effective strategies. I develop creative and innovative strategies
challenges in team tasks? to overcome challenges.