| Activity Title: Tornado
- problem solving |
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Student groups of up to 30 compete in teams
to solve a local company’s real problem. |
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| Who is the activity for: |
Year 10-11 high achieving students, gifted and talented. |
| Number of hours/days: |
One day (5 hours). |
| Funded by: |
Charge to school: £250 per class group up to 30.
If offsite, additional charges may apply for transport,
venue, catering, etc. |
| Programme outline |
Representatives from the company provide four morning
training workshops on aspects of the problem to student
groups of up to 15. Individual and team prizes awarded
for a range of competencies demonstrated. |
| Strengths |
Very flexible. Countec certificate awarded on completion
of challenges, with links to Key Skills accreditation:
Problem Solving and Working with Others. |
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| Curriculum |
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| Criteria for assessing programme |
Presentation of solution to company's problem. Evaluations
from students, employers and school staff. |
| Number and range of users to date |
New service. |
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