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TBQ Skills Quiz

This report can be completed by students once they have finished reading The Big Question Book 2. TBQ Skills Report provides each student with an easy to use individual development plan that can be utilized to identify and document ongoing learning needs and strategies.

Rate yourself according to how good you think you are using the following skills. There are no right or wrong answers – the answer you give is right for you. Please try to be as honest as possible with yourself - that way you will get the most out of this activity! Remember - ask your teacher or parent/guardian if you need help.

Prioritise your answers so that only 10 skills are selected as I'm Outstanding and 10 as I need a lot of Improvement.

School and/or work performance: I’m
outstanding
I’m
great
I’m pretty
good
I need some
improvement
I need a lot of
improvement
Persisting
Taking action when I know what to do
Cooperating with others
Making sure I complete things
Being on time
Observing classroom rules
Completing things to the best of my ability
Meeting goals
Asking for help
Accepting responsibility
Setting and meeting deadlines
Planning and organizing
Making decisions
Using my diary
Respecting the rights of others

Managing and leading others: I’m
outstanding
I’m
great
I’m pretty
good
I need some
improvement
I need a lot of
improvement
Helping friends cope with problems
Being open to change
Developing new ideas
Handling details
Coordinating tasks
Being the leader in teams or groups
Giving team members things to do
Teaching others
Helping others to improve
Convincing others
Making decisions
Managing conflict

Working effectively with others: I’m
outstanding
I’m
great
I’m pretty
good
I need some
improvement
I need a lot of
improvement
Building relationships with others
Being sensitive to others needs
Listening
Explaining how you feel about things
Providing support for others
Motivating others
Sharing the credit
Helping others deal with problems
Cooperating
Having respect for teachers and other students
Being fair
Just knowing how others feel and how to cheer them up

Researching and planning: I’m
outstanding
I’m
great
I’m pretty
good
I need some
improvement
I need a lot of
improvement
Creating ideas
Identifying problems
Imagining alternatives
Identifying resources
Gathering information