Assigning Tasks kids

Assigning Tasks Based on Strengths

Group Project Strategy: Discussion Guide

Analyze the students’ strengths and discuss the optimal task assignments for each scenario.

Your Team Members

Maya

Maya

RESEARCH & STRUCTURE: Excellent at finding reliable sources, analyzing data, and writing detailed, formal reports. Very organized.

Liam

Liam

PRESENTATION & LIAISON: Charismatic public speaker, good at engaging an audience, and comfortable negotiating or speaking with teachers/authorities.

Chloe

Chloe

CREATIVITY & VISUALS: Highly artistic, excels at visual design (slides, posters, models), and is great with technical tools (video editing, software).

Scenario 1: History Class Presentation

Goal: Deliver a 10-minute presentation on the causes of World War I. Maximize the quality of both content and delivery.

Tasks to be Assigned:

  • 1. Intensive research and collection of all key historical facts.

  • 2. Designing the visual slides, including engaging images and clear layout.

  • 3. Delivering the main findings section to the entire class.

Scenario 2: School Fundraiser

Goal: Plan a successful school-wide bake sale to raise money for a class field trip. Organization and clear communication are key.

Tasks to be Assigned:

  • 1. Creating eye-catching posters and digital promotional material.

  • 2. Managing the budget, tracking all income, and writing a final financial report.

  • 3. Contacting the school administration to secure permission and key resources.

Scenario 3: Science Fair Project

Goal: Build a project on sustainable energy (e.g., a mini solar car) and present the findings to a panel of judges.

Tasks to be Assigned:

  • 1. Writing the formal, structured 500-word project report/abstract.

  • 2. Building and decorating the physical working model/display board.

  • 3. Explaining the project and answering questions during the judging round.

Use these profiles and tasks to facilitate a group discussion about maximizing team performance.