Essential skills

Imagine this: Thomas, Arjun, and Freya are on a quest. They discover a scroll that says there are (a)   essential (b)   they need to master to complete their quest. What could those be?

• three

• five

• eight

• skills

Imagine Matilda, Mira, and Charlie are playing a game of 'Job Swap'. They realize that some skills can be used in many different jobs across various sectors. What are these skills known as?

Evie, Ava, and Aarav are discussing about essential skills. Can you help them out?

• Cooking, sewing

• Playing video games, watching TV

• Reciting the alphabet, counting to 10, and tying shoelaces

• Problem-solving, communication, teamwork and leadership

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Listening

,

(b) Speaking

,

(c) Creativity

,

(d) Problem solving

• The oral transmission of information or ideas.

• The receiving, retaining and processing of information or ideas.

• The ability to find a solution to a situation or challenge.

• The use of imagination and the generation of new ideas.

Ava, Elsie, and Arthur are discussing life skills. Arthur thinks knowing how to play chess is a key life skill, Elsie thinks being able to recite all the states is, and Ava believes it's knowing how to swim. But, which of these is actually considered a key life skill?

• Knowing how to play chess

• Being able to recite all the states

• Knowing how to swim

• Effective communication

Ella, Florence, and Max are planning a fun team activity. According to you, what skills do they need to make their teamwork successful?

• Being able to sing well

• Knowing how to bake a cake

• Being able to run fast

• Listening, cooperation, and problem-solving

Rohan, William, and Isla are competing in a fun leadership challenge! Which of these skills do you think will give them a crucial edge in the competition?

• Being able to do a handstand

• Knowing all the capitals of the world

• Being able to play the guitar

• Decision-making and strategic planning

Which skill relies on you setting goals?

• Listening

• Temwork

• Aiming high

• Leadership

Mark all the skills that are essential?

• Listening

• Speaking

• Creativity

• Problem solving

Why are these skills considered essential?

• The government have listed them as essential.

• They are highly transferrable and can be used in a number of jobs.

• Everybody has them.

• No job can be done without them.