T4.1.2 Teamwork, trust and problem solving Quiz: KS3 Physical Education, Unit 4

The 20 questions

1. What does 'trust' mean in a team challenge?

   • Believing that the leader will always make the right decision without any discussion
   • Expecting every teammate to agree with your own ideas before any action is taken
   • Relying on teammates to act safely and support you through the task
   • Assuming that the task will be finished quickly because the group is large enough

2. In a trust activity, what is the role of the 'spotter' or 'catcher'?

   • To decide which person in the group will be the first to try the activity
   • To watch closely and support the performer so they stay safe
   • To give the instructions to the group in a clear voice at the start of activity
   • To time how long each person takes to complete the activity for the team score

3. Why is clear communication important in a group problem-solving task?

   • It means that the group can finish the task without listening to anyone at all
   • It means that every member must speak at the same time to show their enthusiasm
   • It helps the group share ideas, agree a plan and avoid mistakes
   • It means that the loudest person can always make the final decision for the group

4. A group is stuck on a problem. Which action is most useful?

   • Stopping to review what has been tried, then trying a different approach
   • Giving up on the task at once so that the group can finish early and rest
   • Repeating the same failed attempt several times in exactly the same way
   • Blaming one team member for the failure so that the others do not have to act

5. What is a useful role for a group leader in a problem-solving challenge?

   • Making every decision alone and telling others exactly what they must do next
   • Choosing one person to do the whole task while others sit and watch the process
   • Stepping back so that the group does not have to take any responsibility at all
   • Encouraging everyone to contribute ideas and helping the group make a plan

6. Which action shows good teamwork in a challenge?

   • Leaving the group when the task becomes difficult so that the rest of the team finish
   • Competing with teammates to see who can complete the most steps the fastest
   • Keeping the best equipment for yourself so that your own performance is stronger
   • Sharing the task, supporting teammates who struggle and celebrating shared success

7. During a team challenge, a member feels unsafe. What should the group do?

   • Stop the activity, listen to the concern and agree a safer way to continue
   • Ignore the concern so the group does not lose time on the challenge
   • Make the member do the activity anyway so that the group finishes on time
   • Ask the member to leave the group so the rest of the team is not slowed down

8. What is the purpose of reviewing a challenge with the group afterwards?

   • To decide which member should be blamed for any part of the challenge that went wrong
   • To discuss what worked and what to change next time
   • To give the leader a chance to talk about their own achievements for the day
   • To count the number of tasks completed so that the group can compare the scores

9. A team must move a group of members over a wall. Which idea builds trust most effectively?

   • Starting the task without any planning so that the group can react as it happens
   • Using only the strongest members so that the others do not have to take a risk
   • Letting each person climb over alone so that everyone can rely on their own strength
   • Agreeing on signals and roles, then supporting each person as they go over

10. In problem solving, what does 'brainstorming' mean?

    • Generating a wide range of ideas quickly, without judging them at first
    • Writing a list of rules that the group must follow for the rest of the challenge
    • Testing each idea in full detail before anyone is allowed to suggest another idea
    • Choosing the one idea that the group likes best, then ending the discussion there

11. A group is working on a task with a time limit. Which approach helps most?

    • Ignoring the time limit so that the group can finish the task at its own pace
    • Waiting until the last minute to start the task so that the pressure is high
    • Doing every part of the task at once with no plan for how the parts fit together
    • Agreeing priorities and checking the time at key points

12. Why is it important for every team member to take part in a problem-solving challenge?

    • Because the group will only be scored if every single member has moved at least once
    • Because the leader is not allowed to make any decision until all members agree
    • Different people bring different skills and ideas
    • Because the team must include everyone to avoid being disqualified from the challenge

13. What is an example of showing respect for a teammate during a challenge?

    • Ignoring their suggestion because it did not come from the person in charge
    • Listening to their idea and considering it fairly before deciding what to do
    • Mocking their idea in front of the group so that the others can laugh together
    • Interrupting them as soon as they begin speaking so the group can move faster

14. In a trust fall or similar activity, what should the performer do before falling?

    • Run towards the group as fast as possible so that the fall is quick and simple
    • Turn away from the group so that they do not see the catchers in position
    • Close their eyes and fall immediately, without checking that anyone is ready
    • Check the group is ready and say clearly you are starting

15. A team wants to build a strong plan for a challenge. Which step should come first?

    • Carrying out a plan straight away without checking the rules or any limits
    • Deciding which member is going to be the captain for the rest of the event
    • Understanding the problem, its rules and its limits before deciding on a plan
    • Choosing the team name and colours before anything else is discussed or agreed

16. What does 'problem solving' mean in an outdoor challenge?

    • Solving puzzles printed on paper before the challenge starts on the trail or course
    • Finding the fastest way to finish without thinking about the goal or the team at all
    • Repairing damaged equipment at the end of the challenge so that it can be reused
    • Working out a practical way to reach a goal using thinking, planning and teamwork

17. Which quality best describes a supportive team member?

    • Taking charge of every decision and telling others to wait until they are told
    • Encouraging others and offering practical help
    • Asking others to do the hard parts of the task while they take the easy roles
    • Keeping quiet and focusing only on their own task so that no one else is affected

18. A group completes a challenge successfully. What is an important next step?

    • Choosing the member who did the least work and asking them to repeat the challenge
    • Reflecting on teamwork and recognising each contribution
    • Telling everyone that the challenge was easy so that nobody feels proud of the result
    • Packing up the equipment and leaving without any discussion of how it went

19. Which action best shows that a group is listening to each other during a problem-solving task?

    • Speaking over a teammate so that the group can make faster decisions in the task
    • Writing down your own idea and not looking at the group while the others talk
    • Repeating back a teammate's idea to check understanding
    • Waiting silently for the leader to speak first and then agreeing with everything said

20. What is a sensible use of a 'debrief' after a team challenge?

    • Asking one person to take all the blame for any problems that happened during the challenge
    • Asking the group to repeat the same challenge several times without any discussion
    • Asking the group to forget the challenge completely so that it does not affect them
    • Asking each person what they found hard, and what the group could change next time

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